Centennial Summer

Centennial Summer

The greatest celebration the screen has ever seen!

NR 1946 · 102 min · ★ 5.9 · Music, Comedy, History

In 1876 Philadelphia, two sisters vie for the affections of a Frenchman who's come to town to prepare the French pavilion for the Centennial exposition.

Directed by Otto Preminger · Written by Michael Kanin

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