Never Take No for an Answer

Never Take No for an Answer

The wonderful story of a wonderful adventure! Joyous...different...lovable!

1951 · 82 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

It's a story about a young Italian orphan boy taking his pet donkey to the Vatican to be blessed.

Directed by Maurice Cloche · Written by Pauline Gallico

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