Review of Death Takes a Holiday (1934) by Antonia H — 17 Jun 2007

I loved this movie!! It was so hauntingly beautiful and the acting was excellent!

This review of Death Takes a Holiday (1934) was written by Antonia H on 17 Jun 2007.

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