Loose Ankles

Loose Ankles

1930 · 67 min · ★ 4.3 · Romance, Comedy

A grandmother's will leaves her fortune to a few, mostly to her great-niece Ann. Ann will only receive her inheritance once she marries, with the approval of three of her stuffed-shirt relatives, and without scandal. Otherwise, the estate goes to the cat and dog hospital. Ann, not needing the money, rebels by seeking scandal with a gigolo.

Directed by Ted Wilde · Written by Gene Towne

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