Sinners in the Sun

Sinners in the Sun

Souls for Sables! Dreams for Diamonds! Faced with a choice between married poverty and unexcelled luxury!

NR 1932 · 70 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, Romance

A New York fashion model finds herself being pursued by a poor but honest garage mechanic and a rich philanderer.

Directed by Alexander Hall · Written by Samuel Hoffenstein

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