The Destroying Angel(1923)
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The Destroying Angel Synopsis
Hugh Whittaker believes he is terminally ill, and, as an act of mercy, weds a young woman named Mary, who has been deserted by her lover. He travels to Europe, recovers his health, and returns to New York City, where he meets and falls in love with musical star Sara Law, unaware that she is actually his wife. Sara is abducted by kidnappers and Hugh undertakes a harrowing rescue before discovering her true identity.
The Destroying Angel (1923) is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, released on August 19, 1923 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Leah Baird, John Bowers, Noah Beery and Ford Sterling. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Writers:
- Leah Baird, Louis Joseph Vance
- Cinematographer:
- André Barlatier
- Production:
- Arthur F. Beck Serial Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Destroying Angel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leah Baird
as Mary Miller /Sara Law
John Bowers
as Hugh Miller Whittaker
Noah Beery
as Curtis Drummond
Ford Sterling
as Max Weil
Mitchell Lewis
as 'Strangler' Olsen
Philip Sleeman
as Kidnapper (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by W.S. Van Dyke, written by Leah Baird and Louis Joseph Vance.
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The Destroying Angel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Who stars in The Destroying Angel?
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The main cast of The Destroying Angel (1923) includes Leah Baird, John Bowers, Noah Beery, Ford Sterling and Mitchell Lewis. The film was directed by W.S. Van Dyke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Destroying Angel released?
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The Destroying Angel was released on August 19, 1923 and runs for 1h.
Is The Destroying Angel worth watching?
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The Destroying Angel (1923) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.