He Knew Women
Woman-Wise..Luxury-Loving...Thrill-Jaded...Silken Pet of All Women...Kissing Away the Bank Balance of Reckless-Loving Ladies
1930 · 86 min · ★ 6.1 · Romance, Comedy
A novelist has to choose between his wealthy patron and a penniless romantic.
Directed by F. Hugh Herbert · Written by F. Hugh Herbert
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Lowell Sherman Geoffrey Clarke -
Alice Joyce Mrs. Alice Frayne -
David Manners Austin Lowe -
Frances Dade Monica Grey
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