Review of You Were Never Lovelier (1942) by Private U — 01 Sep 2008

Some of the best dancing ever to grace the big screen. Be sure to catch the "shorty george".

This review of You Were Never Lovelier (1942) was written by Private U on 01 Sep 2008.

You Were Never Lovelier has generally received positive reviews.

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