Princess Tam Tam

Princess Tam Tam

1935 · 77 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama, Comedy, Romance

A French novelist passes off an African shepherdess as a princess.

Directed by Edmond T. Gréville · Written by Pepito Abatino

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