The Procrastinator

The Procrastinator

NR 1952 · 12 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Pretty, bright high school student Jean is in no hurry to start her homework - not when she has comic books and the radio to keep her occupied. Her mother is tired of Jean's procrastination.

Directed by Herk Harvey · Written by Margaret Travis

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