Review of Doctor Dolittle (1967) by Lee C — 06 Apr 2013

Rex Harrison was always an odd choice for musicals - HE CAN'T SING. But this is still a laugh.

This review of Doctor Dolittle (1967) was written by Lee C on 06 Apr 2013.

Doctor Dolittle has generally received mixed reviews.

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