Review of Pocketful of Miracles (1961) by Lee M — 23 Aug 2017

This commercial bomb turned out to be Capra's swan song.

This review of Pocketful of Miracles (1961) was written by Lee M on 23 Aug 2017.

Pocketful of Miracles has generally received positive reviews.

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