The Sentimental Bloke

The Sentimental Bloke

An' there I told 'er 'ow I'd done me dash

1919 · 106 min · ★ 5.1 · Romance, Drama

Bill is a Woolloomooloo larrikin who vows to abandon his life of gambling and drinking after a spell in gaol following a raid on a two-up game. He falls in love with Doreen, who works in a pickle factory, but faces competition from a more sophisticated rival.

Directed by Raymond Longford · Written by Raymond Longford

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