Review of Dinner at Eight (1933) by Vally D — 06 May 2007

You HAVE to watch it to the last scene to see Marie Dressler get the last crack.

This review of Dinner at Eight (1933) was written by Vally D on 06 May 2007.

Dinner at Eight has generally received positive reviews.

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