Review of My Favorite Wife (1940) by Katy C — 28 May 2008

Yeah def not my favorite, but he loved to work with Irene Dunne and it always showed in their movies.

This review of My Favorite Wife (1940) was written by Katy C on 28 May 2008.

My Favorite Wife has generally received very positive reviews.

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