The Golden Smile

The Golden Smile

1935 · 82 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

The celebrated operetta prima donna Elsa Bruun is famous nationwide for her amazing smile. One day she is approached by a shabby man who pushes a script on her. Without wanting to, Elsa becomes deeply involved in the story, which becomes her path to a renewed understanding of life, which must be lived out even if it may cost her trademark: the golden smile.

Directed by Pál Fejős · Written by Pál Fejős

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