Review of Baby Doll (1956) by Loren T — 10 Jul 2012

I found this film to be great fun and VERY beutifully shot,, especially for a comedy film.

This review of Baby Doll (1956) was written by Loren T on 10 Jul 2012.

Baby Doll has generally received very positive reviews.

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