Review of The Stratton Story (1949) by Hillary F — 27 Oct 2006

June and Jimmy = swoon. A heartbreaking bio-pic with undeniably charming chemistry between the two leads.

This review of The Stratton Story (1949) was written by Hillary F on 27 Oct 2006.

The Stratton Story has generally received positive reviews.

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