Review of Woman of the Year (1942) by Vera H — 09 Nov 2007

The first Tracy & Hepburn movie and one of the best. They don't make on screen chemistry like this anymore.

This review of Woman of the Year (1942) was written by Vera H on 09 Nov 2007.

Woman of the Year has generally received positive reviews.

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