Review of Drunken Angel (1948) by Ricardo V — 25 Dec 2007

I wish I had a drunken doctor who threw ashtrays at me.

This review of Drunken Angel (1948) was written by Ricardo V on 25 Dec 2007.

Drunken Angel has generally received very positive reviews.

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