Review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) by Melvin K — 20 May 2008

Crazy movie...

I don't know... it's very cool in the era of the 20s.

This review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) was written by Melvin K on 20 May 2008.

Man with a Movie Camera has generally received very positive reviews.

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