The Lie of Nina Petrovna

The Lie of Nina Petrovna

1937 · 81 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama, Romance, War

Nina Petrovna is a Russian beauty claimed by two Austrian officers.

Directed by Viktor Tourjansky · Written by Hans Székely

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