Review of Guys and Dolls (1955) by Holly M — 19 Mar 2008

Last half hour is very good... pretty boring up to that point, though.

This review of Guys and Dolls (1955) was written by Holly M on 19 Mar 2008.

Guys and Dolls has generally received positive reviews.

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