Review of Steel Magnolias (1989) by Mary H — 19 May 2009

Shirley MacLaine is a favorite of mine, but all actresses were awesome as they shared their talents to bring a touching story to life, to be remembered a lifetime.

This review of Steel Magnolias (1989) was written by Mary H on 19 May 2009.

Steel Magnolias has generally received positive reviews.

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