Review of Tell Your Children (1938) by Art S — 18 Oct 2008

LOL, absolutely hilarious! This must've been a propaganda or government film because it was downright reduculous. entertening nonetheless (:

This review of Tell Your Children (1938) was written by Art S on 18 Oct 2008.

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