Hobson's Choice

~A Masterpiece of Lusty, Gusty, Rowdy Entertainment

Overview

A widower refuses to let his three daughters marry in order to avoid paying settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.

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General Information

Release Date: 1954-04-19
Budget: $0
Revenue: $210000
Runtime: 108 min

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