Review of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) by Val R — 18 Feb 2007

Excellent! I would have followed Maggie Smith to the end of the world.

This review of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) was written by Val R on 18 Feb 2007.

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie has generally received very positive reviews.

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