Review of Road to Zanzibar (1941) by Nate T — 17 Nov 2016

2nd Road picture is worth quite a few laughs. Yet another teaming of Crosby, Hope and Lamour.

This review of Road to Zanzibar (1941) was written by Nate T on 17 Nov 2016.

Road to Zanzibar has generally received positive reviews.

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