Review of Sweetie (1923) by Chris W — 23 Nov 2008

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A film about fatalism and its limits.

This review of Sweetie (1923) was written by Chris W on 23 Nov 2008.

Sweetie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Emmelle I (11) on 22 Jul 2007

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