Review of The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) by Cj C — 15 Dec 2008

I was expecting much more from Billy Wilder. Story just wanders. Luv CBlakely always.

This review of The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) was written by Cj C on 15 Dec 2008.

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes has generally received positive reviews.

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