This movie is endearing and entertaining. It is endearing because of the story and the setting. It's about working class people trying to hustle their way through life in New York City. Thomas Mitchell gives what may be his best performance in cinema. He dominates the movie; he also has the best lines which he delivers with gusto. Rita Hayworth is absolutely charming as a dance hall girl from Brooklyn (btw: Hayworth actually was from Brooklyn). Douglas Fairbanks Jr. is the tough guy whose brittle on the outside but really a good guy, something that he is trying, unsuccessfully, to hide. The movie is compact, well-acted, and dramatic, with lots of humor interspersed throughout the story. In short, this movie provides high-quality entertainment.
Review of Angels Over Broadway
