The Bargain of the Century

The Bargain of the Century

1933 · 19 min · ★ 4.2 · Comedy

Comedy short with ZaSuPitts and Thelma Todd. After accidentally getting a policeman friend fired, the girls must come up with some way to get him re-hired or be stuck with him as an unwanted roommate.

Directed by Charley Chase

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