Review of The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) by Pera K — 17 Mar 2010

The essential film about Hollywood and movie-making. Up there with Sunset Blvd.! Twisted, dark and dramatic...

This review of The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) was written by Pera K on 17 Mar 2010.

The Bad and the Beautiful has generally received very positive reviews.

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