Lucky Thirteen(1938)
The main character is a very superstitious man. On the 13th day of the month, after a very bad start to the day, he reads the newspaper and learns that he won the lottery. The unexpected happiness causing him to make a scene at work. Soon it turns out that there was an error in the newspaper and he did not win.....
Movie: Lucky Thirteen
Top 10 Billed Cast
Stasiu Koziolek
Hanka Doboszanka
Maestro Boncza
Business Director Burlicki
Lola Vulpi
Rawicz, a roue
Konferansjer
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The main character is a very superstitious man. On the 13th day of the month, after a very bad start to the day, he reads the newspaper and learns that he won the lottery. The unexpected happiness causing him to make a scene at work. Soon it turns out that there was an error in the newspaper and he did not win.....
Release Date
1938-04-07
Average
8.5
Rating:
4.3 startsTagline
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Languages:
Polski
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