Review of I Cover the Waterfront (1933) by Alex C — 09 Aug 2010

I enjoyed this movie, you have to take into account when it was made to enjoy it.

This review of I Cover the Waterfront (1933) was written by Alex C on 09 Aug 2010.

I Cover the Waterfront has generally received mixed reviews.

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