Review of The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002) by Melissa H — 28 Nov 2007

Exceptional editing and montage - a total must see.

This review of The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002) was written by Melissa H on 28 Nov 2007.

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A hilariously candid documentary about famed Hollywood producer Robert Evans nominated by the famously eccentric icon himself…

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