Million Dollar Legs

Million Dollar Legs

It's Insane -- It's Joyous

NR 1932 · 64 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy

A small country on the verge of bankruptcy is persuaded to enter the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics as a means of raising money.

Directed by Edward F. Cline · Written by Ben Hecht

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