Swiss Movements

Swiss Movements

NR 1927 · 13 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy

To win his girl Gertie back, Freddie decides to climb a high mountain and challenge a world champion.

Directed by Robert P. Kerr · Written by Frank Roland Conklin

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