Thrill of a Romance

Thrill of a Romance

Musical bliss with every kiss!

NR 1945 · 105 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy, Music, Romance

A soldier falls in love with a newly-married woman after her husband abandons her for a business meeting on their honeymoon.

Directed by Richard Thorpe · Written by Richard Connell

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