Review of Steel Magnolias (1989) by Samuel C — 24 Aug 2010

Love the cast here.. work well together and are so true to southern women...

This review of Steel Magnolias (1989) was written by Samuel C on 24 Aug 2010.

Steel Magnolias has generally received positive reviews.

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