Review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) by Ian D — 20 Sep 2007

Class, pure class... And Joan Greenwood.... Mmmmmmm.

This review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) was written by Ian D on 20 Sep 2007.

Kind Hearts and Coronets has generally received very positive reviews.

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