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Review of The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) by Mereie D — 26 Sep 2009

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Acteurs et couleurs extraordinaires pour une histoire et une ambiance plus que divertissante. RÃ©laisÃ© en plus par le maÃ®tre Billy Wilder (Certains l'aiment chaud, Sunset Blvd...). La classe, la grande.

This review of The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) was written by Mereie D on 26 Sep 2009.

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

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