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Review of The Crucible (1996) by Andrew C — 05 Jul 2017

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Somethings are actually better on stage ... believe it or not.

This review of The Crucible (1996) was written by Andrew C on 05 Jul 2017.

The Crucible has generally received positive reviews.

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