Death of a Scoundrel(1956)
Men, Women... he used them, ruined them on his fantastic march to self-destruction
A Czech refugee uses women to advance his business interest.
Movie: Death of a Scoundrel
Top 10 Billed Cast
Clementi Sabourin
Bridget Kelly
Mrs. Ryan
Leonard Wilson
Stephanie North
Mrs. Edith Van Renasslear
Mr. O'Hara
Zina Monte
Gerry Monte aka Sabourin
Mrs. Sabourin (Clementi's mother)
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