Review of Angels Over Broadway (1940) by James H — 20 Jan 2009

A lot of these noirs start out so great and then just go downhill so fast halfway through.

This review of Angels Over Broadway (1940) was written by James H on 20 Jan 2009.

Angels Over Broadway has generally received positive reviews.

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