Review of Stage Beauty (2004) by Florence C — 05 Apr 2008

Because more than loving the movie you love theater and that somthing pretty rare in movies. And of course,Billy Crudup and Claire Danes are fantastic and matching very well.

This review of Stage Beauty (2004) was written by Florence C on 05 Apr 2008.

Stage Beauty has generally received positive reviews.

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