For the Love of Mary

For the Love of Mary

"Supreme Court judges and the president help a White House switchboard operator with three boyfriends!"

NR 1948 · 90 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Romance

Young girl gets a job at the White House as a switchboard operator and gets mixed up in politics.

Directed by Frederick de Cordova · Written by Oscar Brodney

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