Mama Hummingbird(1937)
A middle aged baroness thinks she is still young enough to have an affair with a military man the age of her son.She deserts her family and follows the youth to Algeria.
Movie: Mama Hummingbird
Top 10 Billed Cast
Irène de Rysbergue
Georges de Chambry
Pierre de Rysbergue
Madame Ledoux
Madeleine Chadeaux
Madame de Saint-Puy
Madame Chadeaux
Paul de Rysbergue
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A middle aged baroness thinks she is still young enough to have an affair with a military man the age of her son.She deserts her family and follows the youth to Algeria.
Release Date
1937-11-26
Average
8
Rating:
4.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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