Sin Takes a Holiday

Sin Takes a Holiday

NR 1930 · 81 min · ★ 5.6 · Romance, Comedy

Dowdy Sylvia accepts her boss' marriage proposal, even though he only asked her to avoid marriage to another woman. As a wealthy wife, Sylvia changes from plain to uninhibited swan and even contemplates having an affair.

Directed by Paul L. Stein · Written by Horace Jackson

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