Review of Guys and Dolls (1955) by Jessie D — 17 Jun 2007

Another favorite musical of mine...just perfect.

This review of Guys and Dolls (1955) was written by Jessie D on 17 Jun 2007.

Guys and Dolls has generally received positive reviews.

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Marlon Brando is a great actor, but he cannot sing at all! Thankfully, Frank Sinatra had the singing down though…

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