Review of Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) by Mark S — 25 Oct 2007

Suspense done the old fashioned way. interesting story, well acted, builds like a large pot of water coming to a boil, slow with a big ending.

This review of Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) was written by Mark S on 25 Oct 2007.

Sorry, Wrong Number has generally received positive reviews.

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