Girls of Today

Girls of Today

1955 · 93 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy

Peppino Bardellotti, a widower, lives in Milan with his four daughters and ex sister-in-law Matilde, who urges girls to settle down by marrying a wealthy man.

Directed by Luigi Zampa · Written by Luigi Zampa

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