Review of Tell Your Children (1938) by Mitchell M — 01 Sep 2008

Stupid. But kinda funny just bc it is so stupid.

This review of Tell Your Children (1938) was written by Mitchell M on 01 Sep 2008.

Tell Your Children has generally received negative reviews.

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