Mannequin
The Romance of a Shopgirl's Millions
1938 · 1h 35m · Approved
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Frank Borzage
Overview
Jessie, a young working class woman, seeks to improve her life by marrying her boyfriend, only to find out that he is no better than what she left behind.
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