Review of Blithe Spirit (1945) by Maryann Johanson for Flick Filosopher — 31 Oct 2005

[A] deliciously cheeky Noel Coward concoction...

This review of Blithe Spirit (1945) was written by Maryann Johanson and published by Flick Filosopher on 31 Oct 2005.

Blithe Spirit has generally received positive reviews.

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