All I Desire

All I Desire

Now He Knew Her as Other Men Had!

1953 · 80 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Romance

In 1910, a stage actress re-visits her husband and children she deserted ten years ago.

Directed by Douglas Sirk · Written by James Gunn

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