Review of Manhattan Melodrama (1934) by Redgie C — 22 Apr 2008

Great cast! but storywise.. well, they got the 'melodrama' part right.

This review of Manhattan Melodrama (1934) was written by Redgie C on 22 Apr 2008.

Manhattan Melodrama has generally received positive reviews.

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