Review of A Star Is Born (1954) by Kristin W — 05 Aug 2007

I really like it -- the music is excellent (thanks to the wonderful Judy Garland.) Her acting is also supurb in this. Funny and heartbreaking.

This review of A Star Is Born (1954) was written by Kristin W on 05 Aug 2007.

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