Review of The Big Store (1941) by Daniel Eagan for Film Journal International — 11 Apr 2005

Low-grade comedy is a disappointment for Marx fans.

This review of The Big Store (1941) was written by Daniel Eagan and published by Film Journal International on 11 Apr 2005.

The Big Store has generally received mixed reviews.

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