Review of The Girl in Black Stockings (1957) by Christopher S — 08 Oct 2010

Pretty standard B-movie murder mystery fare. A few colorful characters aren't enough to rise it above unremarkable routine. Instantly forgettable.

This review of The Girl in Black Stockings (1957) was written by Christopher S on 08 Oct 2010.

The Girl in Black Stockings has generally received mixed reviews.

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