Review of Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) by Andrey B — 10 Nov 2015

Complex but entertaining thriller with a towering performance from Barbara Stanwyck.

This review of Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) was written by Andrey B on 10 Nov 2015.

Sorry, Wrong Number has generally received positive reviews.

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By Anna S (420) on 24 Oct 2009

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By Samantha N (60) on 26 Jan 2009

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By Brian B (2,161) on 26 Jan 2009

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By Victoria V (64) on 08 Sep 2008

Wonderful movie that wonders off into radio play land, but at the sametime keeps you watching, its a marvellous old bw thriller that they really…

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