Review of Splendor in the Grass (1961) by Lee M — 09 Jul 2016

Good period pic and film debut of warren beatty-shirley maclaine's brother.

This review of Splendor in the Grass (1961) was written by Lee M on 09 Jul 2016.

Splendor in the Grass has generally received very positive reviews.

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