Review of The Phantom Wagon (1939) by Wut S — 28 Nov 2008

More swimming pool/prog-rock adventures, surprisingly modern.

This review of The Phantom Wagon (1939) was written by Wut S on 28 Nov 2008.

The Phantom Wagon has generally received very positive reviews.

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