Angels Wash Their Faces (1939)
What a Woman This "Oomph" Girl Is...She Makes These "Angels" Wash and Behave!
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.
Director: Ray Enright
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: August 26, 1939
Cast
- Ann Sheridan - Joy Ryan
- Billy Halop - William "Billy" Shafter
- Bernard Punsly - Luke "Sleepy" Arkelian (as Bernard Punsley)
- Leo Gorcey - Leo Finnegan
- Huntz Hall - Huntz
- Gabriel Dell - Luigi
- Bobby Jordan - Bernie Smith
- Ronald Reagan - Patrick "Pat" Remson
- Bonita Granville - Peggy Finnegan
- Frankie Thomas - Gabe Ryan
Screenplay
- Michael Fessier (Screenplay)
- Niven Busch (Screenplay)
- Robert Buckner (Screenplay)
- Jonathan Finn (Idea)
Music: Adolph Deutsch
Cinematography: Arthur L. Todd
Editing: James Gibbon
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
dead end kids
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Angels Wash Their Faces about?
- 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.
- Who directed Angels Wash Their Faces?
- Angels Wash Their Faces was directed by Ray Enright.
- Who stars in Angels Wash Their Faces?
- Angels Wash Their Faces stars Ann Sheridan, Billy Halop, Bernard Punsly, Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell.
- How long is Angels Wash Their Faces?
- Angels Wash Their Faces has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Angels Wash Their Faces?
- Angels Wash Their Faces is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Angels Wash Their Faces produced?
- Angels Wash Their Faces was produced in United States of America.