Review of The Seven Year Itch (1955) by Ashlyn W — 17 Sep 2009

Good, but not as good as Some Like It Hot. The main hero is truly delusional!

This review of The Seven Year Itch (1955) was written by Ashlyn W on 17 Sep 2009.

The Seven Year Itch has generally received positive reviews.

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