Review of Hans Christian Andersen (1952) by Margaret M — 31 Jan 2008

Danny Kaye makes me so happy. Nothing else really matters.

This review of Hans Christian Andersen (1952) was written by Margaret M on 31 Jan 2008.

Hans Christian Andersen has generally received positive reviews.

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