Review of Some Like It Hot (1959) by Lucy D — 24 Aug 2010

A real winner with its sophisticated yet farcical brand of comedy !

This review of Some Like It Hot (1959) was written by Lucy D on 24 Aug 2010.

Some Like It Hot has generally received very positive reviews.

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