Review of Bringing Up Baby (1938) by Matthew M — 05 Mar 2008

A manic, laugh-a-minute screwball comedy.

This review of Bringing Up Baby (1938) was written by Matthew M on 05 Mar 2008.

Bringing Up Baby has generally received very positive reviews.

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