Review of The Barefoot Contessa (1954) by John D — 24 Jan 2009

Un grand classique avec Ava Gardner et Humphrey Bogart tres lucide et critique sur le starsysteme d'Hollywood.

This review of The Barefoot Contessa (1954) was written by John D on 24 Jan 2009.

The Barefoot Contessa has generally received positive reviews.

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