Review of The African Queen (1951) by Johannes J — 21 Jul 2015

Yes, Bogart and Hepburn make a great team in a great movie!

This review of The African Queen (1951) was written by Johannes J on 21 Jul 2015.

The African Queen has generally received very positive reviews.

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