Review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) by Ice R — 11 Aug 2009

Good, not great.

Jane Darwell is wonderful.

This review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) was written by Ice R on 11 Aug 2009.

The Grapes of Wrath has generally received very positive reviews.

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