The Old Soak

The Old Soak

1926 · 80 min · ★ 8.0 · Crime, Drama

To the distress of his family, Clem Hawley, retired from his garage business, spends his time and money in the company of Al, the local bootlegger.

Directed by Edward Sloman · Written by Charles Kenyon

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