Review of Guys and Dolls (1955) by John C — 09 May 2008

Great feel good movie that will stand the test of time.

This review of Guys and Dolls (1955) was written by John C on 09 May 2008.

Guys and Dolls has generally received positive reviews.

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By Greg W (4,011) on 05 Jan 2013

Cute, but super long. And several of the dance numbers feel ridiculously out of place…

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By Tom Huddleston (600) for Time Out (7,510) on 15 Dec 2014

Ultimate odd couple Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra play charismatic cats in hats and spats on the mean (but very clean) streets of New York…

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