The Griper

The Griper

1954 · 13 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

Betty Ann, a perky high school student, is friends with George, a dour sort who is always complaining about life. Betty Ann's friends can't see how she can hang with a "wet blanket" like George, and eventually Betty finds herself more and more taking on George's attitude.

Directed by Herk Harvey · Written by Margaret Travis

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