Men Are Not Gods

Men Are Not Gods

NR 1936 · 83 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama

Actor Edmund Davey becomes a star overnight when his wife and co-star teams up with the secretary of a noted stage critic to produce a glowing review of his 'Othello'.

Directed by Walter Reisch · Written by Walter Reisch

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