Please

Please

NR 1933 · 20 min · ★ 9.0 · Music, Comedy

Two dueling suitors vie for the heart of the town’s beautiful music teacher. Features Songs: “Please”, “You’re Getting To be A Habit With Me” and “I Don’t Stand A Ghost of a Chance”.

Directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom · Written by Vernon Dent

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