Review of Carmen Jones (1954) by Frances H — 17 Feb 2014

Sizzling hot performance by the tragic star Dorothy Dandridge in this excellent black modernized version of Bizet's great opera. A movie classic.

This review of Carmen Jones (1954) was written by Frances H on 17 Feb 2014.

Carmen Jones has generally received positive reviews.

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