The Man in Possession

The Man in Possession

He was only a servant-but oh how he could serve!

1931 · 84 min · ★ 6.9 · Comedy, Romance

A deeply in debt heiress tries to land a rich man while a collector from the Sheriff's office is guarding the assets in her house.

Directed by Sam Wood · Written by Sarah Y. Mason

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