Review of Baby Face (1933) by Paul M — 21 Feb 2008

Very good, VERY risque! Barbara Stanwyck sleeps her way to the top in this one...great cautionary tale.

This review of Baby Face (1933) was written by Paul M on 21 Feb 2008.

Baby Face has generally received very positive reviews.

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Egy n? lelkének megismerése egy Nietzsche idézet alapján…

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