Review of Dinner at Eight (1933) by Alec L — 16 Jun 2007

Marie Dressler's reaction to Jean Harlow's line "I was reading a book the other day" is priceless!

This review of Dinner at Eight (1933) was written by Alec L on 16 Jun 2007.

Dinner at Eight has generally received positive reviews.

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