Review of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) by David H — 01 Oct 2008

Very funny, lots of good songs, but I felt sorry for Buster Keaton's character.

This review of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) was written by David H on 01 Oct 2008.

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