London Melody

London Melody

1937 · 75 min · ★ 7.5 · Music

Jacqueline intrigues a diplomat, so unbeknown to her he finds her an apartment and finances her musical training. She ends up falling in love with one of his underlings. It turns out that he is no good, will the diplomat save her?

Directed by Herbert Wilcox

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