The Primrose Path

The Primrose Path

Is your daughter restless? Is she dissatisfied with her home? Does she want to step out? Tehn by all means take her to see

1931 · 71 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

A naive high school girl falls for the school's star football player. Her ignorance in the matters of sex leads to pregnancy and heartbreak.

Directed by William A. O'Connor

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