Vacation from Love

Vacation from Love

Forbidden Fruits Are the Funniest!

1938 · 66 min · ★ 10.0 · Comedy

A socialite dumps her fiancé on their wedding day and runs off with a saxophone player. Comedy.

Directed by George Fitzmaurice · Written by Harlan Ware

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