Review of Operation Petticoat (1959) by Donald W — 16 Aug 2008

Watch this movie! You'll laugh so hard you'll cry!

This review of Operation Petticoat (1959) was written by Donald W on 16 Aug 2008.

Operation Petticoat has generally received very positive reviews.

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