The House of the Seven Maidens

The House of the Seven Maidens

1942 · 100 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama, Comedy

The director of a private institution is the father of seven charming young girls. He has money worries. A rich bachelor, still young, a few years ago advanced him a large sum of money. He makes frequent visits to his debtor; the poor father, as mediocre a psychologist as he is a poor businessman, hammers himself in his head, not guessing that the visitor is reluctant to make his choice between the seven sisters.

Directed by Albert Valentin

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