Pocketful of Miracles

~You have to see it to belove it!

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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1961-12-18
Budget: $2900000
Revenue: $5000000
Runtime: 136 min

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