Review of The Miracle Worker (1962) by Dominique M — 25 Sep 2008

Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke are amazing. Definitely deserved the Best Picture award.

This review of The Miracle Worker (1962) was written by Dominique M on 25 Sep 2008.

The Miracle Worker has generally received very positive reviews.

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