Review of The Falcon Takes Over (1942) by Richard C — 25 Apr 2012

I enjoy all the falcon films, a time of champayne cocktails, cigarette cases and smudges of red lipstick on hankerchiefs, late night movies.

This review of The Falcon Takes Over (1942) was written by Richard C on 25 Apr 2012.

The Falcon Takes Over has generally received mixed reviews.

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