Review of Mogambo (1953) by Marc D — 15 Aug 2007

A beautiful and sexy love story with Clark Gable and Grace Kelly. Setting the film in Africa was a stroke of genius. Proof that Ford knew how to tell stories other than westerns.

This review of Mogambo (1953) was written by Marc D on 15 Aug 2007.

Mogambo has generally received positive reviews.

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