The Goldfish

The Goldfish

A Tale of Four Matrimonial Knots With Laughs in Every Twist

NR 1924 · 70 min · ★ 9.0 · Comedy

A newly married husband and wife make an agreement that should either of them want to terminate their relationship then a bowl with goldfish would be presented to the other signalling the end of their marriage.

Directed by Jerome Storm · Written by C. Gardner Sullivan

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