Review of Dinner at Eight (1933) by Orlok W — 16 May 2014

I don't get these old screwball comedies. they just don't hold up for me.

This review of Dinner at Eight (1933) was written by Orlok W on 16 May 2014.

Dinner at Eight has generally received positive reviews.

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