Review of The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) by Tim S — 05 Mar 2010

I enjoyed it a little bit more than Kane.

This review of The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) was written by Tim S on 05 Mar 2010.

The Magnificent Ambersons has generally received very positive reviews.

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