Review of The Trouble with Harry (1955) by Johari T — 13 Sep 2008

Might have been funny in 1955, but in 2008 it makes you wish that Hitchcock stuck to thrillers. Not a bad movie by anyone else's standard.

This review of The Trouble with Harry (1955) was written by Johari T on 13 Sep 2008.

The Trouble with Harry has generally received positive reviews.

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It may be directed by the Master of Suspense, but there is no trouble with Harry on this particular occasion…

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By Grant S (1,780) on 07 Nov 2016

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