Review of Houseboat (1958) by Linda S — 17 Jul 2008

Brilliant love comedy!

Cary Grant and Sophia Loren have chemistry!

It is adorable!

This review of Houseboat (1958) was written by Linda S on 17 Jul 2008.

Houseboat has generally received positive reviews.

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Not the best cover for this. the one I have is much better…

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