A Safe Proposition
1932-06-28 · 45 min · ★ 7.0
A British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott
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- Directors
- Leslie S. Hiscott
- Production companies
- Real Art Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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A.W. BaskcombHenry Woodford
Harold FrenchReggie Holloway
Joyce KirbyMargaret Woodford
Austin TrevorCount Tonelli
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