Mr. Reckless

Mr. Reckless

He's going to get his girl back . . . no matter what it takes!

1948 · 66 min · ★ 4.5 · Adventure, Drama

An oil well digger tries to win back his former girlfriend, now engaged to another man.

Directed by Frank McDonald · Written by Maxwell Shane

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