Review of Woman of the Year (1942) by Catherine B — 01 Dec 2007

Hepburn and Tracy's first movie together. Romantic, funny and involved. A love story, but leaves out the cheesiness.

This review of Woman of the Year (1942) was written by Catherine B on 01 Dec 2007.

Woman of the Year has generally received positive reviews.

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