Sweet Devil

Sweet Devil

1938 · 71 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

Two business partners are having woman trouble. One wants to marry his secretary and the other is set to marry a wealthy aristocrat. When the partner who wants to marry his secretary lets her go before he proposes to her, the woman confused woman tries to commit suicide by jumping into a river. Complications ensue.

Directed by René Guissart

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