Review of Picnic (1955) by Matt L — 16 Feb 2008

SEE! William Holden Shirtless! SEE! Kim Novak Not Shirtless! SEE! '50s Melodrama At Its Safest And Least Threatening!

This review of Picnic (1955) was written by Matt L on 16 Feb 2008.

Picnic has generally received positive reviews.

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