An American Romance

An American Romance

OUT OF THE HOPE AND COURAGE OF A MAN ...THE LOVE AND DEVOTION OF A WOMAN!

NR 1944 · 121 min · ★ 6.1 · Romance, Drama

A European immigrant becomes a master of industry but almost loses his family.

Directed by King Vidor · Written by King Vidor

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