Review of A Place in the Sun (1951) by Luke H — 16 Mar 2009

THIS IS A MUST SEE! DOES ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE ALSO LOVE CLASSIC MOVIES? PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

This review of A Place in the Sun (1951) was written by Luke H on 16 Mar 2009.

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

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