Review of The Farmer's Daughter (1947) by Ice R — 26 Feb 2009

A very good movie on how much we should know about the people we put into power.

This review of The Farmer's Daughter (1947) was written by Ice R on 26 Feb 2009.

The Farmer's Daughter has generally received positive reviews.

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By Luann H (2) on 28 Mar 2008

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