Review of My Darling Clementine (1946) by Yertle T — 29 May 2009

Textbook townie western with the Doc Holliday/Wyatt Earp legend getting another spin; shot in super solid black and white shades.

This review of My Darling Clementine (1946) was written by Yertle T on 29 May 2009.

My Darling Clementine has generally received very positive reviews.

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Â¡QuÃ (C) excelente pelÃcula! Â¡El viejo oeste en todo su esplendor! Â¿Que no es precisa histÃ³ricamente? Â¡Eso no importa…

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