Review of The Notorious Bettie Page (2006) by Countess N — 14 Nov 2009

The best thing about The Notorious Bettie Page is the dvd cover. Disappointing.

This review of The Notorious Bettie Page (2006) was written by Countess N on 14 Nov 2009.

The Notorious Bettie Page has generally received positive reviews.

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By Letia G (26) on 09 Feb 2011

I stumbled across this movie on the IFC one afternoon and couldn't turn it off. Gretchen Mol is perfect and stunning as Bettie Page…

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By Leef S (12) on 07 Jan 2013

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By Ed Fucking H (158) on 27 Nov 2010

Ah Betty Page, the ultiment girl. I really enjoyed this bippic even if was slightly flawed…

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Alasti kun saa olla, mutta majava ei kuvissa saa vilahtaa…

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By Nikkita C (2) on 19 Feb 2012

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