Review of The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) by Jade E — 22 Mar 2007

Well crafted film and brilliant narration (and directing) from Orson Welles. Well worth watching, and Joseph Cotton is gorgeous.

This review of The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) was written by Jade E on 22 Mar 2007.

The Magnificent Ambersons has generally received very positive reviews.

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