Review of The Fallen Idol (1948) by Carly R — 04 Jun 2007

I adore this movie, some of the best performances ever.

This review of The Fallen Idol (1948) was written by Carly R on 04 Jun 2007.

The Fallen Idol has generally received very positive reviews.

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