Back to Nature

Back to Nature

NR 1936 · 57 min · ★ 9.0 · Comedy

The Jones family goes to a convention traveling in a trailer. The oldest daughter gets involved with a convict, the oldest son has a love affair, and the youngest son gets into photography.

Directed by James Tinling · Written by Robert Ellis

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