80: Weapons-Grade Winsome

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80: Weapons-Grade Winsome

FromLions, Towers & Shields

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51 minutes

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Aug 17, 2023

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Fair warning: this recap of a Preston Sturges film from 1937 also features Barbie content. Shelly Brisbin with Micheline Maynard, David J. Loehr, Randy Dotinga and Nathan Alderman.

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Aug 17, 2023

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Titles in the series (96)

Lions, Towers & Shields is a celebration of films from the classic Hollywood era. Shelly Brisbin leads a merry band through recaps and reviews of great old movies from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s.

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