The Mad Miss Manton

The Mad Miss Manton

Out of the social register and into the police blotter!

NR 1938 · 80 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Romance

When the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she and her group of friends prove them wrong.

Directed by Leigh Jason · Written by Philip G. Epstein

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