The School for Scandal

The School for Scandal

1930 · 76 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy

Charles, Joseph and Sir Benjamin are in love with Maria and Lady Sneerwell is in love with Charles.

Directed by Maurice Elvey · Written by Jean Jay

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