Review of Roman Holiday (1953) by Anna G — 06 Aug 2009

Semplice, elegante, divertente.

Il giro in vespa per roma, la gag alla bocca della verita, son scene memorabili!

This review of Roman Holiday (1953) was written by Anna G on 06 Aug 2009.

Roman Holiday has generally received very positive reviews.

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