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Writing
Allen at his most affectionate—no cynicism, just pure nostalgic honey.
Production
Recreated 1930s-40s radio broadcasts with obsessive period detail.
Acting
Mia Farrow's Sally White—hapless cigarette girl turned singing star—is peak tragicomedy.

Director
Woody Allen
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