Review of Sullivan's Travels (1941) by James W — 18 Oct 2007

Acteurs d'un autre temps, beautÃ©s d'un autre temps(Veronica lake!), rafraÃ®chissant.

This review of Sullivan's Travels (1941) was written by James W on 18 Oct 2007.

Sullivan's Travels has generally received very positive reviews.

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