Review of The Unknown Man (1951) by Maria V — 27 Jul 2009

This film is provocative and engrossing--quite ahead of its time.

This review of The Unknown Man (1951) was written by Maria V on 27 Jul 2009.

The Unknown Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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