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One Big Affair
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One Big Affair

1952-02-22 · 80 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Romance

Lawyer Jimmy Donovan thinks a bicycle tour through Mexico is just the thing to keep him out of trouble until his client arrives. But when school teacher Jean Harper misses her tour bus, all of a sudden Jimmy is in for much more than he bargained for.

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Directors
Peter Godfrey
Production companies
Benedict Bogeaus Production, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Evelyn KeyesEvelyn KeyesJean Harper
Dennis O'KeefeDennis O'KeefeJimmy Donovan
Mary AndersonMary AndersonHilda Jones
Connie GilchristConnie GilchristMiss Marple
Thurston HallThurston HallMr. G
Gus SchillingMr. Rush
José TorvayJosé TorvayCharcoal Wagon Driver
Charles MusquedPolice Chief
Andrés VelázquezOrphan Boy

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