Review of Roxie Hart (1942) by Dan Lybarger for Nitrate Online — 22 Jun 2004

A frequently entertaining precursor of "Chicago" with Rogers at her most charming. Let's just say she gives Renee Zellwegger a run for her money.

This review of Roxie Hart (1942) was written by Dan Lybarger and published by Nitrate Online on 22 Jun 2004.

Roxie Hart has generally received positive reviews.

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