Alias a Gentleman

Alias a Gentleman

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NR 1948 · 76 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy, Romance

Aging ex-con tries to stop his daughter from getting involved with shady characters.

Directed by Harry Beaumont · Written by William R. Lipman

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