Review of His Brother's Wife (1936) by Jay N — 19 Mar 2013

Pleasurable romance but the drama lays flat.

This review of His Brother's Wife (1936) was written by Jay N on 19 Mar 2013.

His Brother's Wife has generally received mixed reviews.

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