An Angel from Texas

An Angel from Texas

You've seen a Texas bad-man, you've heard of a Texas tornado – Now – Meet...

1940 · 69 min · ★ 5.3 · Comedy, Romance

A pair of slick Broadway producers con a wealthy cowboy into backing their show.

Directed by Ray Enright · Written by Fred Niblo Jr.

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