Movies and TvShows featuring "tough-dame" theme.
A police commissioner investigates the murder of a nightclub owner who was under police protection.
DirectorsIrving Cummings
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The superintendent of a women's prison is pressured to pardon a member of a criminal gang. When she refuses, her daughter is framed on a manslaughter charge and sent to prison.
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Love Is a Racket (1932) is a screwball comedy that follows a cynical love columnist who falls in love with a tough dame. In order to win her heart, he devises a plan to elope, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and practical jokes. As their love story unfolds, they navigate the complexities of relationships and learn valuable lessons about love and sacrifice.
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