Crown v. Stevens(1936)
When an ex-dancer marries a man for his money she is surprised to find he is a real skinflint. She owes a lot of money to a loan-shark who is after her. However, her husband does carry a lot of life insurance.
Movie: Crown v. Stevens
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Doris Stevens
Chris Jensen
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Inspector Carter
Arthur Stevens
Ella Levine
Mamie
Maurice Bayleck
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When an ex-dancer marries a man for his money she is surprised to find he is a real skinflint. She owes a lot of money to a loan-shark who is after her. However, her husband does carry a lot of life insurance.
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1936-08-03
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