Review of They Live by Night (1949) by Cresswell S — 31 Mar 2008

Ok but draggy noir about criminals in love and on the run.

This review of They Live by Night (1949) was written by Cresswell S on 31 Mar 2008.

They Live by Night has generally received positive reviews.

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Farley Granger is not my favourites and sometimes he's annoying. The movie is ok but the middle dragged a bit…

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