Review of Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) by Ellie R — 19 Feb 2008

So intelligent, so chillingly great - a classic!

This review of Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) was written by Ellie R on 19 Feb 2008.

Sorry, Wrong Number has generally received positive reviews.

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