The Skin Game(1931)
Ancestral pride v. Industrial progress
An old traditional family and a modern family battle over land in a small English village.
Movie: The Skin Game
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Mr. Hillcrist
Mrs. Hillcrist
Jill Hillcrist
Mr. Hornblower
Charles Hornblower
Chloe Hornblower
Rolf Hornblower
Dawker
Mrs. Jackman
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An old traditional family and a modern family battle over land in a small English village.
Release Date
1931-02-26
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5.4
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Ancestral pride v. Industrial progress
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