Review of Stalag 17 (1953) by Mary P — 17 Jul 2007

One of my favourite movies of all time! A great mix of humour and drama.

This review of Stalag 17 (1953) was written by Mary P on 17 Jul 2007.

Stalag 17 has generally received very positive reviews.

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