Long live the poor children

Long live the poor children

1959 · 97 min · ★ 10.0 · Comedy

A wealthy man, Tonis , in love with a poor girl, wants to marry her despite the objections of his father. The brother of the girl falls in love with Tonis' sister and the two couples will finally be able to get away with the tough father.

Directed by Orestis Laskos · Written by Stefanos Fotiadis

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