Review of Angels Over Broadway (1940) by Pavan R — 02 Nov 2008

An average movie...fair storyline...well enacted...Rita Hayworth is fab....

This review of Angels Over Broadway (1940) was written by Pavan R on 02 Nov 2008.

Angels Over Broadway has generally received positive reviews.

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