Review of How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) by Alan D — 07 Aug 2007

Superior comedy. Typical Richard E.Grant fare. V.Entertaining.

This review of How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) was written by Alan D on 07 Aug 2007.

How to Get Ahead in Advertising has generally received positive reviews.

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