Review of Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955) by Carissa L — 04 Jan 2008

I don't really know why people like this movie so much, I just didn't like it at all. wasn't impressed at all.

This review of Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955) was written by Carissa L on 04 Jan 2008.

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing has generally received mixed reviews.

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