Review of Opening Night (1933) by Vladimir V — 16 Jun 2011

Una de las mejores pelÃculas que he visto. Cassavetes en uno de sus mejores trabajos. La actuaciÃ³n de Gena Rowland es simplemente magistral.

This review of Opening Night (1933) was written by Vladimir V on 16 Jun 2011.

Opening Night has generally received positive reviews.

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