Dora Nelson

Dora Nelson

1939 · 76 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy

A humble girl looks so much like a capricious movie star that she gets to replace her both on the set and in her private life.

Directed by Mario Soldati · Written by Louis Verneuil

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