Review of The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) by Jeff C — 26 Nov 2007

Conceivably welles' best even without the missing reel.

This review of The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) was written by Jeff C on 26 Nov 2007.

The Magnificent Ambersons has generally received very positive reviews.

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