Machine Gun Mama

Machine Gun Mama

1944 · 61 min · ★ 4.5 · Comedy, Romance

Two Americans stranded in Mexico with an elephant try to sell their animal to a traveling carnival. Low-budget comedy with songs and a misleading title.

Directed by Harold Young · Written by Sam Neuman

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