Sisters Under the Skin

Sisters Under the Skin

1934 · 65 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Romance

Wealthy, aging millionaire John Hunter Yates (Frank Morgan) seeks to recapture his youth by pursuing a young actress, Blossom Bailey (Elissa Landi), leading him from America to Europe, where he finances her and a musician lover, only to realize his mistakes and return to his neglected wife, Elinor, understanding their true connection.

Directed by David Burton · Written by Jo Swerling

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