Review of Hellzapoppin' (1941) by Joanne-Marie J — 08 Aug 2007

Such legends in this film, great lindy hop scene, bizarre plot - worth a watch...

This review of Hellzapoppin' (1941) was written by Joanne-Marie J on 08 Aug 2007.

Hellzapoppin' has generally received very positive reviews.

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