What Every Woman Wants

What Every Woman Wants

1954 · 86 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama

Young couple Mark and Jane are forced to thrash out marital problems in a borrowed room in Jane’s parents’ tiny house. Meanwhile, Jane’s cousin, Jim - back from the war in Korea - and Mark’s involvement in left-wing politics place further strain on the relationship. Can grandfather help?

Directed by Maurice Elvey · Written by Talbot Rothwell

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