Review of The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) by Alessandro B — 05 May 2012

In Celebration of Orson's Birthday #3 (but not of the assholes producers who almost destroyed it).

This review of The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) was written by Alessandro B on 05 May 2012.

The Magnificent Ambersons has generally received very positive reviews.

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