Review of Hangover Square (1945) by Ashley H — 27 Aug 2011

I love that ending. It makes it even more powerful when you learn what happened to Laird Cregar in real life. Nuts flick!

This review of Hangover Square (1945) was written by Ashley H on 27 Aug 2011.

Hangover Square has generally received positive reviews.

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