Review of Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) by Christopher W — 07 Jun 2007

Personal fav. Murnau has yet to be topped, this is a grade achievement in technique and composition.

This review of Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) was written by Christopher W on 07 Jun 2007.

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans has generally received very positive reviews.

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