Review of Modern Times (1936) by Hadi M — 25 Nov 2008

Made me laugh all the way through. Inspires me to look up more Chaplin greats :).

This review of Modern Times (1936) was written by Hadi M on 25 Nov 2008.

Modern Times has generally received very positive reviews.

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