Smart Alec

Smart Alec

1951 · 58 min · ★ 9.0 · Comedy, Crime, Drama

A young artist plots "the perfect murder" in order to inherit his wealthy uncle's fortune.

Directed by John Guillermin · Written by Alec Coppel

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