The Payoff
She put her husband on the spot... and her heart on the auction block!
1935 · 1h 4m · Approved
Crime, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Robert Florey
Overview
An honest sports columnist's greedy wife persuades him to go easy on a cheat, famous for crooked sports deals.
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