Review of Bluebeard's 8th Wife (1938) by Laird J — 11 Dec 2008

I had no idea Gary Cooper could be so ridiculous.

This review of Bluebeard's 8th Wife (1938) was written by Laird J on 11 Dec 2008.

Bluebeard's 8th Wife has generally received positive reviews.

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