Paddy the Next Best Thing

Paddy the Next Best Thing

NR 1933 · 75 min · ★ 3.0 · Romance, Comedy

In Ireland, Major Adair’s older daughter Eileen is about to marry Lawrence Blake for his money in order to pay off her father’s debts, even though she really loves Jack Breen.

Directed by Harry Lachman · Written by Edwin J. Burke

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