Review of I Cover the Waterfront (1933) by Bill M — 08 Aug 2005

RATHER AVERAGE STORY, UPLIFTED BY CLAUDETTE COLBERT'S PRESENCE AND FINE PERFORMANCE.

This review of I Cover the Waterfront (1933) was written by Bill M on 08 Aug 2005.

I Cover the Waterfront has generally received mixed reviews.

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