Big Town Girl

Big Town Girl

Behind a mask she escaped death and found romance and fame!!!

NR 1937 · 66 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy, Drama

When a department store songstress becomes a radio star she keeps her identity secret, as the "Masked Countess", because he estranged husband is a crook.

Directed by Alfred L. Werker · Written by Frances Whiting Reid

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