Review of Blackboard Jungle (1955) by Geeraard V — 31 Mar 2010

This was funny! an early movie about young delinquents! if they wanted to change something about teenage delinquency ... it didn't!

This review of Blackboard Jungle (1955) was written by Geeraard V on 31 Mar 2010.

Blackboard Jungle has generally received positive reviews.

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