A Wife's Life(1950)
In this comedic Pete Smith Specialty short, average housewife Mrs. George T. Hardnose's day is recalled.
Movie: A Wife's Life
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Mrs. George T. Hardnose
George T. Hardnose (uncredited)
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In this comedic Pete Smith Specialty short, average housewife Mrs. George T. Hardnose's day is recalled.
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1950-09-01
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