Review of The Philadelphia Story (1940) by Caio C — 30 Jan 2012

Cary Grant, James Stewart e Katherine Hepburn. Nada mais Ã (C) necessario.

This review of The Philadelphia Story (1940) was written by Caio C on 30 Jan 2012.

The Philadelphia Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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