Peter

Peter

1934 · 85 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy, Music

Starring Francisca Gaál in a breeches role. Dressed as a boy, a street musician gets a job pumping gas. When s/he starts to have feelings for her patron, watch out for complications in this comedy shot in German in Budapest.

Directed by Henry Koster · Written by Johann von Vásáry

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