Review of Baby Face (1933) by Elizabeth F — 08 Mar 2007

Perfect performance by Stanywck as a social/Corporate climber. Risque. Pre-Code Hollywood film.

This review of Baby Face (1933) was written by Elizabeth F on 08 Mar 2007.

Baby Face has generally received very positive reviews.

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