Follies of the Century(1939)
An aging count courts a beautiful singer who is also wooed by his son-in-law.
Movie: Follies of the Century
Top 9 Billed Cast
Il conte Raimondo Molinot de la Tour
Violette de Lys
Jean Kennedy, il violonista
La contessa Yvonne Molinot de La Tour
Il barone Giorgio
Fausta Molinot de La Tour
Carlo Benac
Margot, la cameriera
Il delegato di Pubblica Sicurezza
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Overview
An aging count courts a beautiful singer who is also wooed by his son-in-law.
Release Date
1939-09-10
Average
10
Rating:
5.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
Italiano
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