Review of Some Like It Hot (1959) by Jean-Marie L — 17 Dec 2010

Une mise en sène sémillante, des dialogues irresistibles, Lemmon, Curtis, Marilyn et son ukulélé... merci Billy!

This review of Some Like It Hot (1959) was written by Jean-Marie L on 17 Dec 2010.

Some Like It Hot has generally received very positive reviews.

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