Review of The Lost Weekend (1945) by Ben H — 21 Feb 2012

Must See! How daring can the screen dare to be? No adult man or woman can risk missing the startling frankness of The Lost Weekend!

This review of The Lost Weekend (1945) was written by Ben H on 21 Feb 2012.

The Lost Weekend has generally received very positive reviews.

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