Man of the World(1931)
A young American girl visits Paris accompanied by her fiancee and her wealthy uncle. There she meets and is romanced by a worldly novelist; what she doesn't know is that he is a blackmailer who is using her to get to her uncle.
Movie: Man of the World
Top 10 Billed Cast
Michael Trevor
Mary Kendall
Irene Harper
Frank Reynolds
Harry Taylor
Fred
Louis (uncredited)
Joe, American Tourist (uncredited)
Mr. Bradkin (uncredited)
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A young American girl visits Paris accompanied by her fiancee and her wealthy uncle. There she meets and is romanced by a worldly novelist; what she doesn't know is that he is a blackmailer who is using her to get to her uncle.
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1931-03-24
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