The Greeks Had a Word for Them
β 5.6 Β· 1932 Β· 79m Β· Comedy
A trio of money-hungry women rent a luxurious penthouse, spending their dough on drink and debonair clothing, backbiting and catfighting as they steal each other's boyfriends.
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