Christopher Strong
Mar 09 1933
•1h 18m
•Drama
A romance develops between a happily married middle-aged British politician and an adventurous young aviatrix.
Cast
See allKatharine Hepburn
Lady Cynthia Darrington
Colin Clive
Sir Christopher Strong
Billie Burke
Lady Elaine Strong
Helen Chandler
Monica Strong
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