The Great Desire
A young woman leaves behind her job, home and family to try to make it in the movie business. Features cameos from about three dozen German film stars of the era.
Directed by Steve Sekely
Written by: Emeric Pressburger, Steve Sekely, Hans H. Zerlett
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