Cynara (1932)
Back to the arms of his wife after a hectic weekend with his mistress!
Genre : Drama, Romance
Runtime : 1H 18M
Director : King Vidor
Writer : Frances Marion, Lynn Starling
Synopsis
A London barrister's marriage is under strain after his affair with a shopgirl who is out to have him. The story is told in flashback.
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