The Man Who Understood Women

The Man Who Understood Women

That "Gigi" Girl and "Mr. Roberts" Do the Most Delightful Things Together!

NR 1959 · 105 min · ★ 3.9 · Comedy

A film director turns his actress wife into a star, leading to marital problems.

Directed by Nunnally Johnson · Written by Nunnally Johnson

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