Review of Oklahoma! (1955) by Kitty G — 29 Jan 2008

Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals are timeless. Great family film.

Love it!

This review of Oklahoma! (1955) was written by Kitty G on 29 Jan 2008.

Oklahoma! has generally received positive reviews.

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