Review of The Search (1948) by Jordan S — 12 Jun 2007

Montgomery clift is my favorite old movie actor. This film is a hidden Gem. Very good story.

This review of The Search (1948) was written by Jordan S on 12 Jun 2007.

The Search has generally received positive reviews.

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