Review of Roxie Hart (1942) by Michael H — 04 Mar 2014

So many faces, so little plot...

But that's the way Chicago rolls!

This review of Roxie Hart (1942) was written by Michael H on 04 Mar 2014.

Roxie Hart has generally received positive reviews.

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