Review of Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) by Phillip M — 09 Dec 2007

Maybe Stanwyck's most challenging and greatest performance.

This review of Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) was written by Phillip M on 09 Dec 2007.

Sorry, Wrong Number has generally received positive reviews.

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By Clive R (10) on 23 Nov 2009

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