Hush Money (1931)
An Exquisite Love That Must Be Reckoned in Dollars, Heartbreak or Happiness Hinged Upon
Genre : Comedy, Drama
Runtime : 1H 8M
Director : Sidney Lanfield
Writer : Philip Klein, Sidney Lanfield
Synopsis
Story of a girl who tries to live down the past and marries a wealthy man. Blackmail attempt by old associate foiled by friendly detective.
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