With a Smile
Top 10 Billed Cast
Victor Larnois
Gisèle
Ernest Villary
La caissière
Le directeur des Beaux-Arts
Madame Villary
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Overview
A tramp learns that even honesty won't help him overcome his struggles to prosper. After a man tells him that he needs to smile in order to succeed, he turns his attitude around and he becomes successful.
Release Date
1936-12-03
Average
6.8
Rating:
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