Review of A Place in the Sun (1951) by Thomas O — 05 Oct 2007

This is the movie that made Montgomery Clift a movie star. He is my favorite movie star of all time.

This review of A Place in the Sun (1951) was written by Thomas O on 05 Oct 2007.

A Place in the Sun has generally received very positive reviews.

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