Review of Tell Your Children (1938) by Jonathan N — 11 Mar 2008

Definitely a movie that you cannot help but laugh at. So cheezy and ridiculous but good though.

This review of Tell Your Children (1938) was written by Jonathan N on 11 Mar 2008.

Tell Your Children has generally received negative reviews.

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