Review of Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) by Eleanor R — 19 Dec 2012

Lots of flashbacks here in this mystery suspenser.

This review of Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) was written by Eleanor R on 19 Dec 2012.

Sorry, Wrong Number has generally received positive reviews.

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