Meet Mrs. Swenson

Meet Mrs. Swenson

1956 · 29 min · ★ 5.0

An overworked housewife struggles to survive in an old house with an inadequate electrical supply and out-of-date appliances.

Directed by True Boardman · Written by Morton Wishengrad

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