The Wiser Sex

The Wiser Sex

Two Women In A Mighty Battle of Wits.

NR 1932 · 76 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Comedy

A young woman goes undercover to gather evidence to free her boyfriend, an attorney who has been framed for a murder he didn't commit.

Directed by Berthold Viertel · Written by Caroline Francke

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