Review of Bringing Up Baby (1938) by Sara J — 02 Apr 2008

Fast-paced and fairly funny. Not top 100 as the AFI believes, but good stuff.

This review of Bringing Up Baby (1938) was written by Sara J on 02 Apr 2008.

Bringing Up Baby has generally received very positive reviews.

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