

Tarnished Angel
1938-10-28 · 67 min · ★ 5.3
A showgirl with a dubious reputation flees the cops and transforms herself into a phony evangelist offering "cures" to the sick and disabled.
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- Directors
- Leslie Goodwins
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Sally EilersCarol Vinson
Lee BowmanPaul Montgomery
Ann MillerViolet McMaster
Alma KrugerMrs. Stockton
Paul GuilfoyleEddie Fox
Jonathan HaleDetective Sgt. Cramer
Cecil KellawayReginald Roland
Byron FoulgerSecond Cripple
John DilsonMr. Greer
Helen Jerome EddyMrs. Thompson
Robert GlecklerCheckers, Casino Owner
William GouldJewelry Fence
Earle HodginsRevivalist
Russell HoptonLou
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