Review of Queen Christina (1934) by Zoë W — 13 Nov 2007

Enormous dogs and Greta Garbo striding around in boots.

Everything you could possibly want from a film.

This review of Queen Christina (1934) was written by Zoë W on 13 Nov 2007.

Queen Christina has generally received very positive reviews.

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