Air Hostess (1933)
A date in the skies...a rendezvous in the heavens...where love zooms with thrill after thrill...but finds a happy landing!
Género : Drama
Tiempo de ejecución : 1H 7M
Director : Albert S. Rogell
Escritor : Milton Raison
Sinopsis
A plucky stewardess risks her life marrying a daredevil pilot.
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