Review of Stage Fright (1950) by Jonathan W — 16 Sep 2009

Underrated and little-seen Hitchcock. I was quite entertained.

This review of Stage Fright (1950) was written by Jonathan W on 16 Sep 2009.

Stage Fright has generally received positive reviews.

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