Review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) by Liz P — 24 Feb 2008

Fab, Sir Alec Guiness is brill. So funny.

This review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) was written by Liz P on 24 Feb 2008.

Kind Hearts and Coronets has generally received very positive reviews.

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