Smooth as Silk

Smooth as Silk

Dangerous Woman... His Game! Sudden Death... His Sport!

NR 1946 · 64 min · ★ 5.0 · Crime, Drama

An attorney enraged over the prosecution of two innocent people goes on a killing spree.

Directed by Charles Barton · Written by Florence Ryerson

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