Review of The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) by Melanie R — 11 May 2012

I love this film... and the best end credits ever. I love Orson Welles!

This review of The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) was written by Melanie R on 11 May 2012.

The Magnificent Ambersons has generally received very positive reviews.

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