Review of Girl 27 (2007) by Erika R — 27 May 2012

Fascinating scandal set to a golden age MGM backdrop.

This review of Girl 27 (2007) was written by Erika R on 27 May 2012.

Girl 27 has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Tony Medley (1,109) for tonymedley.com (461) on 29 Jul 2007

Archival clips and personal interviews tell a fascinating story of a girl done in by the corruption of MGM, the District Attorney, her attorney,…

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By Asya R (6) on 13 Nov 2011

Very interesting story. Amazing how influential MGM was and how easily people can be influenced by money. Great side story about LorettaYoung…

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By Jon G (407) on 03 Mar 2008

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By Jamison R (287) on 06 Jul 2013

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By Courtney T (416) on 09 Mar 2008

Fascinating story that was diminished by the filmmaker making himself part of the story…

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By Kate W (182) on 12 Dec 2008

A recommendation from Mom. Hollywood..tsk, tsk…

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By Amy P (296) on 24 Dec 2008

David stenn creates a labor of love in searching for the truth about 'girl 27' and doggedly pursuing pat douglas…

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By Andrew P (1,550) on 06 Apr 2008

What is most shocking about this film is how much MGM owned, literally owned, all of Hollywood in the 30's and 40's, which allowed them to…

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By Michael W (3,003) on 10 Jul 2008

It starts off slow but snowballs into a devastating portrayal of rape and it's after effects, all the way down to the grandkids…

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By Lee B (1,154) on 30 Jun 2008

I am trying to only review the movies as I see them (first or again), but saw this listing and couldn't help it…

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