Review of The Miracle Worker (1962) by Christina G — 11 Jan 2009

Old-school acting and filming, but still an amazing story.

This review of The Miracle Worker (1962) was written by Christina G on 11 Jan 2009.

The Miracle Worker has generally received very positive reviews.

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