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Angels Wash Their Faces
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Angels Wash Their Faces

1939-08-26 · 86 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Romance

A young man just released from a reformatory moves to a new neighborhood with his sister, intending to start a new life. However, he gets mixed up with the local mob boss and corrupt politicians and soon finds himself being framed for an arson and murder he didn't commit.

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Directors
Ray Enright
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ann SheridanAnn SheridanJoy Ryan
Billy HalopBilly HalopWilliam "Billy" Shafter
Bernard PunslyBernard PunslyLuke "Sleepy" Arkelian (as Bernard Punsley)
Leo GorceyLeo GorceyLeo Finnegan
Huntz HallHuntz HallHuntz
Gabriel DellGabriel DellLuigi
Bobby JordanBobby JordanBernie Smith
Ronald ReaganRonald ReaganPatrick "Pat" Remson
Bonita GranvilleBonita GranvillePeggy Finnegan
Frankie ThomasFrankie ThomasGabe Ryan
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillA.H. Remson
Eduardo CiannelliEduardo CiannelliAlfred Martino
Berton ChurchillBerton ChurchillMayor James Dooley
Bernard NedellBernard NedellWilliam Kroner
Dick RichDick RichShuffle
Jackie SearlJackie SearlAlfred Goonplatz
Margaret HamiltonMargaret HamiltonMiss Hannaberry
Marjorie MainMarjorie MainMrs. Arkelian
Minor WatsonMinor WatsonMaloney
Cy KendallCy KendallH.J. Haines

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