Review of Hellzapoppin' (1941) by Florian B — 28 Aug 2007

Fantastic comedy from a team who really should have made more films together. Decades ahead of its time. "Mrs Jooooones!".

This review of Hellzapoppin' (1941) was written by Florian B on 28 Aug 2007.

Hellzapoppin' has generally received very positive reviews.

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