The Geisha Boy

The Geisha Boy

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1958 · 98 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy

Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he becomes attached to a little orphan boy.

Directed by Frank Tashlin · Written by Frank Tashlin

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