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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1939
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes9
DirectorRay Enright
WritersMichael Fessier, Niven Busch, Robert Buckner
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAngels Wash Their Faces
About Angels Wash Their Faces
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.
Directed by Ray Enright, Angels Wash Their Faces leans on a strong ensemble — Ann Sheridan, Billy Halop, Bernard Punsly — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1939.
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