Review of Stage Fright (1950) by Saurabh S — 13 Jun 2007

Steely Marlene Dietrich + Nubile Jane Wyman -- Possibly my favorite Hitchcock film.

This review of Stage Fright (1950) was written by Saurabh S on 13 Jun 2007.

Stage Fright has generally received positive reviews.

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