Review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) by Jl S — 10 Jul 2007

Deceptively slow-moving, with a most surprising twist at the very end. Bonus: a very young Alec Guinness plays seven different members of one family.

This review of Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) was written by Jl S on 10 Jul 2007.

Kind Hearts and Coronets has generally received very positive reviews.

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