The Headleys at Home (1938)

In this domestic comedy, a social climbing wife inadvertently creates trouble when she insists that her husband invite a renowned financier, who is new in town, to their house for dinner. Her husband doesn't know the man, and is too intimidated to ask him; instead, he hires an actor to play him.

Released Nov. 1, 1938 69 min 11+

Genres: Comedy

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