Review of The Trouble with Harry (1955) by P B — 14 Nov 2007

Into the ground, out of the ground and all over again. Hitchcock can be so funny. Black, black humor!

This review of The Trouble with Harry (1955) was written by P B on 14 Nov 2007.

The Trouble with Harry has generally received positive reviews.

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