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The Beautiful Otero - 1954
2
Overview:
An Italo-French biopic about one of the most famous women of Belle Époque, Spanish-born dancer and actress, star of Folies-Bèrgere: Carolina Otero.
Status: Released
Release: 1954-11-04
Runtime: 98 minutes
Ratings: 2
Vote Counts: 1
Budget: 0 $
Revenue: 0 $
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