Almost a Gentleman

Almost a Gentleman

A GREAT DOG - ON TRIAL...for his Life! ON TRAIL...of a Murder!

1939 · 64 min · ★ 8.0 · Action, Drama, Crime

Saving a dog from the pound gets a man mixed up in murder.

Directed by Leslie Goodwins · Written by Harold Shumate

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