Review of Woman of the Year (1942) by Emily D — 19 Feb 2007

A very good movie. One of Katherine Hepburn's best.

This review of Woman of the Year (1942) was written by Emily D on 19 Feb 2007.

Woman of the Year has generally received positive reviews.

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