Une Femme a Passé

Une Femme a Passé

1928 · 59 min · ★ 6.2 · Romance, Drama

The film tells the story of Frau Conch, a "fille perdue", a lost girl with no feelings or scruples, toying with men as she pleases. These are the kind of wicked girls that usually are invited to enjoy the soirées at the Schloss. She is without mercy, respect or loyalty.

Directed by René Jayet

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