Homesick for St. Paul

Homesick for St. Paul

1963 · 102 min · ★ 6.7 · Music, Drama

A pop singer who has been successful on Broadway, is homesick and returns.

Directed by Werner Jacobs · Written by Gustav Kampendonk

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