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The Beaver Coat

  • Drama
  • Comedy

October 21, 1949 (DE)

1h 37m

Mother Wolffen, a washerwoman, is a woman of principle: A poor man must do what he must to get through life, only he mustn't get caught doing it. All sorts of crooked deals contribute to the improvement of the daily menu and the increase of household funds. When everyone is searc...

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