Play Girl

Play Girl

1941 · 77 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, Music, Romance

When a gold digger starts to get a little old to ply her trade, she teaches a younger woman all her tricks.

Directed by Frank Woodruff · Written by Jerome Cady

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