Review of How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) by Tom B — 08 Mar 2013

The humor is a little outdated. in this one not a bad movie the first half is ok second half when the movie picks up and is fun.

This review of How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) was written by Tom B on 08 Mar 2013.

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