Review of Bringing Up Baby (1938) by Rabecca B — 29 Aug 2008

Katharine Hepburn is over the top and provides a movie chock-full of belly laughs.

This review of Bringing Up Baby (1938) was written by Rabecca B on 29 Aug 2008.

Bringing Up Baby has generally received very positive reviews.

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