Review of Born to Dance (1936) by Gregory W — 12 Apr 2011

Powell dances and sizzles, stewart aw shucks his way thru this musical.

This review of Born to Dance (1936) was written by Gregory W on 12 Apr 2011.

Born to Dance has generally received mixed reviews.

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