Review of Bringing Up Baby (1938) by Sunil J — 07 Jun 2008

Screwball comedy as its best. This movie is perfection.

This review of Bringing Up Baby (1938) was written by Sunil J on 07 Jun 2008.

Bringing Up Baby has generally received very positive reviews.

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