Movie: Invitation
Top 10 Billed Cast
Dan Pierce
Ellen Pierce
Maud Redwick
Simon Bowker
Warren Pritchard
Dr. Fromm
Agnes
Sarah
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Overview
A rich man buys a husband for his dying daughter and she finds out.
Release Date
1952-01-29
Average
6.714
Rating:
3.4 startsTagline
The Story of a Borrowed Love!
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