Review of Tell Your Children (1938) by Cindy C — 07 Mar 2007

Watch for the Subliminal "4 20" message about 20 minutes in.

This review of Tell Your Children (1938) was written by Cindy C on 07 Mar 2007.

Tell Your Children has generally received negative reviews.

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