Smiley Gets a Gun

Smiley Gets a Gun

Everyone who ever was a boy... or ever loved one will do wild over...

1958 · 90 min · ★ 8.5 · Comedy

The happy-go-lucky young Smiley gets into more strife as he attempts to prove himself a responsible citizen by helping others - all so he can earn a new gun from Sergeant Flaxman.

Directed by Anthony Kimmins

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