Holy Matrimony

Holy Matrimony

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1943 · 87 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy, Drama

An artist returning from years abroad takes the identity of his dead valet and gets married, but then there are complications.

Directed by John M. Stahl · Written by Nunnally Johnson

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