Review of The Children's Hour (1961) by Greg C — 02 Jun 2008

Oooh Audrey Hepburn! <3 and Shirlry MacLaine...enough said...

This review of The Children's Hour (1961) was written by Greg C on 02 Jun 2008.

The Children's Hour has generally received positive reviews.

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