Review of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) by Omega T — 09 Nov 2011

Couldn't really take watching the whole movie.

This review of Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) was written by Omega T on 09 Nov 2011.

Yankee Doodle Dandy has generally received very positive reviews.

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