Review of Only Angels Have Wings (1939) by William E — 16 Jan 2008

A story explaining why windshields need to be built at an angle and also why Condors are endangered.

This review of Only Angels Have Wings (1939) was written by William E on 16 Jan 2008.

Only Angels Have Wings has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Elizabeth O (66) on 27 Dec 2015

The love-at-first-site affair between Cary Grant and Jean Arthur is, like in most movies of the time, quite absurd…

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By Rich S (214) on 20 Aug 2011

Nice blend of action and melodrama! Good acting, good directing...a longtime favorite of mine…

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Drama, action, comedy, and romance all wrapped up in a pristine package, with both Grant and Arthur at their very best…

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Good movie. I loved the dialogue, the devil may care attitude. Jean Arthur and Rita Hayworth are pluses to the movie…

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Cary Grant and Howard Hawks you just can't go wrong. In the past two years I have become such the Howard Hawks fan…

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