Review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) by Mike L — 19 Nov 2007

Superb. Subversive and clever stuff from 1949.

This review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) was written by Mike L on 19 Nov 2007.

Kind Hearts and Coronets has generally received very positive reviews.

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