Review of Chicago (1927) by Jeremy B — 17 Nov 2012

There's a reason this movie won Best Picture in 2002...well done bringing this (I can only assume) spectacular musical to the big screen.

This review of Chicago (1927) was written by Jeremy B on 17 Nov 2012.

Chicago has generally received positive reviews.

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