The Medicine Man

The Medicine Man

NR 1930 · 66 min · ★ 4.8 · Comedy, Romance

The son and daughter of an abusive shopkeeper turn to a medicine show salesman for help.

Directed by Scott Pembroke · Written by Ladye Horton

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