Review of Lifeboat (1944) by Vincent H — 03 Nov 2008

I just loved it. What more can I say? A great piece of history from a unique time in American history. Score for Hitchcock!

This review of Lifeboat (1944) was written by Vincent H on 03 Nov 2008.

Lifeboat has generally received very positive reviews.

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