Review of The African Queen (1952) by Debi L — 21 Dec 2008

Lovely romantic thriller with amazing cinematography and acting.

This review of The African Queen (1952) was written by Debi L on 21 Dec 2008.

The African Queen has generally received very positive reviews.

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