The Doll

The Doll

1962 · 96 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Fantasy

A lonely nightwatchman at a department store develops a fixation on one of the store's mannequins. He soon steals her and takes her to his home, where he can be with her all the time. One day, she comes to life...

Directed by Arne Mattsson · Written by Lars Forssell

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