Plucking the Daisy

Plucking the Daisy

1956 · 101 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Romance

Due to an urgent need of money, aspiring writer Agnes participates in an amateur striptease contest. Her new boyfriend, Daniel, who is a reporter by profession, covers the contest for his magazine.

Directed by Marc Allégret · Written by Marc Allégret

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