Review of The Petrified Forest (1936) by Zach F — 09 May 2008

Bogart plays a great villain and this is one of his best.

This review of The Petrified Forest (1936) was written by Zach F on 09 May 2008.

The Petrified Forest has generally received very positive reviews.

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