Crown v. Stevens

Crown v. Stevens

1936 · 66 min · ★ 6.5 · Crime, Thriller

When an ex-dancer marries a man for his money she is surprised to find he is a real skinflint. She owes a lot of money to a loan-shark who is after her. However, her husband does carry a lot of life insurance.

Directed by Michael Powell · Written by Brock Williams

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