Review of Christmas in July (1940) by Private U — 28 Aug 2007

An incredible gem of a film--tender without being schlocky... should be more films like it.

This review of Christmas in July (1940) was written by Private U on 28 Aug 2007.

Christmas in July has generally received positive reviews.

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