Review of Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951) by Ken Hanke for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) — 20 Aug 2002

Intiguing, but slow-moving Albert Lewin film.

This review of Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951) was written by Ken Hanke and published by Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) on 20 Aug 2002.

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman has generally received positive reviews.

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