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‘Miss Pettigrew Lives For a Day’ as Rare as Boobs Without Silicone in Hollywood

Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on March 6, 2008 - 1:47pm.

CHICAGO – Character comedies that actually have some depth and fun are as rare as boobs without silicone in Hollywood. “Miss Pettigrew Lives For a Day” reaches these heights with a sensibility of an old studio picture with stylized glamour, lovable rogues and at the center the great Frances McDormand as the title character taking a chance in 24 sparkling and event-filled hours.

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