How to Take a Bath

How to Take a Bath

1937 · 14 min · ★ 3.0 · Comedy

The easing of domestic tensions is the cover story for this little number. After history’s most uncomfortable bridge game, two couples retire to their respective homes where the wives each undress incrementally before stepping in the bath. While one harangues her husband about his losing bridge game and failing career, the other offers her man reassuring compliments and soothing come ons.

Directed by Dwain Esper

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