The Meanest Gal in Town

The Meanest Gal in Town

A Red-Flannel Romance that will Keep You in Stitches!

NR 1934 · 62 min · ★ 7.2 · Comedy

A stranded actress turned manicurist affects the lives of people in a small American town.

Directed by Russell Mack · Written by Russell Mack

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