Flamingo Road
~A wrong girl for the right side of the tracks.
Overview
A stranded carnival dancer takes on a corrupt political boss when she marries into small-town society.
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
General Information
Release Date: 1949-04-30
Budget: $1528000
Revenue: $2896000
Runtime: 94 min
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