Life's Darn Funny
"Art in a garret" may make good magazine reading, but it's tough on healthy appetites.
1921 Comedy
Overview
Young violinist Zoe needs a concert dress. Her artist friend Clay makes her a gown from brocade. They use a touring singer's apartment to start a custom clothing business. When clients do not pay, collectors take the furniture, but an art critic saves them.
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