My Buddy
NEW LOVES in an aftermath of war!
Genres
Overview
A priest relates the tale of his friend, a WWI veteran, to the Post-War Planning Committee. Unable to get a job upon his return from the war, he puts off his marriage and works for a bootlegger. He is forced to take a rap for his boss, goes to prison, and forms a gang.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
67 min
Release Date
1944-10-12
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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