Review of Double Indemnity (1944) by Anubhav D — 25 May 2012

Oh god. I just love black and white hardboiled mysteries with milk and oreo cookies in the dark.

This review of Double Indemnity (1944) was written by Anubhav D on 25 May 2012.

Double Indemnity has generally received very positive reviews.

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