In Search of a Sinner

In Search of a Sinner

Yoi'll Say This Is The Funniest, Naughty Nicest Comedy Drama You Have Ever Seen-Girls, Bring Your Favorite Sinner- This Is Leap Year, You Know-

1920 · 50 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy, Romance

Georgiana Chadbourne is a young widow. Her dead husband was such a straight arrow that it bored her, and after a proper enough mourning period, she goes out in search of adventure. She gets in trouble for picking flowers in Central Park, but is rescued by Jack Garrison, who she mistakes for an artistic, bohemian type of character.

Directed by David Kirkland · Written by Anita Loos

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