Review of Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) by Tammy — 04 Sep 2008

Excellent performances by all, but some parts were stale like a dime-store paperback.

This review of Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) was written by Tammy on 04 Sep 2008.

Devil in a Blue Dress has generally received positive reviews.

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