Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles

7.3IMDb Score
Released:1961-12-18
Genre:Comedy, Drama
Duration:136 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Frank Capra
Actors:Glenn Ford, Bette Davis, Hope Lange, Arthur O'Connell, Peter Falk
Production:Franton Production, United Artists

Overview:

A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.

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