Pocketful of Miracles(1961)
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A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.
Movie: Pocketful of Miracles
Top 10 Billed Cast
Dave 'The Dude' Conway
Apple Annie
Elizabeth 'Queenie' Martin
Count Alfonso Romero
Joy Boy
Judge Henry G. Blake
Hudgins
Junior
Governor
Steve Darcey
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