Review of The Housekeeper's Daughter (1939) by Greg W — 27 Oct 2016

Good com-dram directed by humour master hal roach (our gang).

This review of The Housekeeper's Daughter (1939) was written by Greg W on 27 Oct 2016.

The Housekeeper's Daughter has generally received mixed reviews.

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