Perfect Understanding

Perfect Understanding

1933 · 80 min · ★ 6.6 · Romance, Comedy, Drama

A young couple decide to marry under the condition that they agree never to disagree. That agreement is soon put to the test when the husband finds himself attracted to a beautiful young woman.

Directed by Cyril Gardner · Written by Michael Powell

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