Review of Young Frankenstein (1974) by Jennifer B — 14 Jan 2010

Another Mel Brooks classic. Gene Wilder is amazing and so is Madeline Kahn.

This review of Young Frankenstein (1974) was written by Jennifer B on 14 Jan 2010.

Young Frankenstein has generally received very positive reviews.

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