Review of Woman of the Year (1942) by Lynn S — 29 Jul 2009

It is because of movies like this that I watched on tv with my sisters when I was a child, that I am as I am today.

This review of Woman of the Year (1942) was written by Lynn S on 29 Jul 2009.

Woman of the Year has generally received positive reviews.

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