Review of The Palm Beach Story (1942) by Amber B — 03 Sep 2007

The Ale and Quail Club, Princess Centimillia, the Wienie King, Captain McGlue.....another Preston Sturges classic!

This review of The Palm Beach Story (1942) was written by Amber B on 03 Sep 2007.

The Palm Beach Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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Featured as disc 5 in a Preston Sturges box set I am viewing, this was probably my least favorite as far as the story goes…

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By Yqnancy W (6) on 02 Feb 2009

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