Poison Pen

Poison Pen

The cowardly thrust of the poison pen that drives hapless men and women to the depths of despair!

1939 · 79 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama

The inhabitants of a peaceful village begin receiving mysterious hate mail penned by someone with malicious thoughts.

Directed by Paul L. Stein · Written by N.C. Hunter

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