Slightly Tempted (1940)

Director
Lew Landers

Main cast
Hugh Herbert; Peggy Moran; Johnny Downs; Elisabeth Risdon; George E. Stone

Genres
Comedy

Description
A con man tries to sell phony stocks to unwary investors.


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