Review of Christmas in Connecticut (1945) by Frances H — 23 Dec 2013

Cute Christmas movie with Barbara Stanwyck at her comedic brightest.

This review of Christmas in Connecticut (1945) was written by Frances H on 23 Dec 2013.

Christmas in Connecticut has generally received positive reviews.

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