Serenade of Texas

Serenade of Texas

1958 · 98 min · ★ 5.2 · Western, Comedy, Music

Music seller and singer on occasion, Jacques Gardel learns from master Jérôme Quilleboeuf that he inherits oil fields located in Big Bend in Texas.

Directed by Richard Pottier · Written by Richard Pottier

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