Strictly Dishonorable

Strictly Dishonorable

M-G-M's Hilarious Comedy from the Stage Hit!

1951 · 86 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy, Romance

A womanizing opera star is smitten by a young music student.

Directed by Melvin Frank · Written by Norman Panama

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