Hearts in Dixie

Hearts in Dixie

The Soul of Dixieland Talking and Singing from the Motion Picture Screen!

1929 · 71 min · ★ 5.0 · Music, Drama

Nappus sends his grandson north for schooling to shelter him from their community.

Directed by Paul Sloane · Written by Walter Weems

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