Review of Mister Roberts (1955) by Monique P — 01 Apr 2008

This movie has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid.

I have always loved the interaction between the personalities on the ship. Always entertaining.

This review of Mister Roberts (1955) was written by Monique P on 01 Apr 2008.

Mister Roberts has generally received very positive reviews.

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