Angels Wash Their Faces(1939)
What a Woman This "Oomph" Girl Is...She Makes These "Angels" Wash and Behave!
Angels Wash Their Faces Synopsis
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.
Angels Wash Their Faces (1939) is a drama and romance film directed by Ray Enright, released on August 26, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Ann Sheridan, Billy Halop, Bernard Punsly and Leo Gorcey. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray Enright
- Writers:
- Michael Fessier, Niven Busch, Robert Buckner
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur L. Todd
- Composer:
- Adolph Deutsch
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Angels Wash Their Faces Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ann Sheridan
as Joy Ryan
Billy Halop
as William "Billy" Shafter
Bernard Punsly
as Luke "Sleepy" Arkelian (as Bernard Punsley)
Leo Gorcey
as Leo Finnegan
Huntz Hall
as Huntz
Gabriel Dell
as Luigi
Bobby Jordan
as Bernie Smith
Ronald Reagan
as Patrick "Pat" Remson
Bonita Granville
as Peggy Finnegan
Frankie Thomas
as Gabe Ryan
Henry O'Neill
as A.H. Remson
Eduardo Ciannelli
as Alfred Martino
Key crew
Directed by Ray Enright, written by Michael Fessier, Niven Busch and Robert Buckner.
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Angels Wash Their Faces Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 9 ratings.
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Angels Wash Their Faces – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Angels Wash Their Faces online?
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Angels Wash Their Faces (1939) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Angels Wash Their Faces?
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The main cast of Angels Wash Their Faces (1939) includes Ann Sheridan, Billy Halop, Bernard Punsly, Leo Gorcey and Huntz Hall. The film was directed by Ray Enright. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Angels Wash Their Faces released?
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Angels Wash Their Faces was released on August 26, 1939 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Angels Wash Their Faces worth watching?
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Angels Wash Their Faces (1939) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.