Review of You Were Never Lovelier (1942) by Mackenzie S — 19 Jul 2008

It wasn't the greatest film I've ever seen, but the story was absolutely Shakespearian! Rita Hayworth is so beautiful; it's unreal.

This review of You Were Never Lovelier (1942) was written by Mackenzie S on 19 Jul 2008.

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