But the Flesh Is Weak
It's amazing what you can get away with if you have technique!
1932 · 77 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy
A poor-but-charming father and son try to enter high society by marrying rich English widows.
Directed by Jack Conway · Written by Ivor Novello
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Robert Montgomery Max Clement -
Nora Gregor Mrs. Rosine Brown -
Heather Thatcher Lady Joan Culver -
Edward Everett Horton Sir George Kelvin -
C. Aubrey Smith Florian Clement -
Nils Asther Prince Paul -
Frederick Kerr Duke of Hampshire -
Eva Moore Lady Florence Ridgway -
Forrester Harvey Gooch -
Desmond Roberts Findley -
Ray Milland Mr. Stewart
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