Off the Record

Off the Record

She's got her hands full of TROUBLE adopting this dirty-faced "angel".

NR 1939 · 71 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama

After a socially conscience reporter adopts a slum orphan after she causes his brother's gang to go to prison.

Directed by James Flood · Written by Niven Busch

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