Review of Only Angels Have Wings (1939) by Mec R — 07 Feb 2008

One of Howard Hawks best, Jean Arthur is fantastic and Cary Grant is Cary Grant :).

This review of Only Angels Have Wings (1939) was written by Mec R on 07 Feb 2008.

Only Angels Have Wings has generally received very positive reviews.

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