Angels Wash Their Faces
"What a Woman This "Oomph" Girl Is...She Makes These "Angels" Wash and Behave!"
Originally released in 1939. Angels Wash Their Faces is a drama/romance film. directed by Ray Enright. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ann Sheridan, Billy Halop, and Bernard Punsly
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
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 an...
Who directed Angels Wash Their Faces?
Angels Wash Their Faces was directed by Ray Enright.
How long is Angels Wash Their Faces?
Angels Wash Their Faces has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Angels Wash Their Faces released?
Angels Wash Their Faces was released on August 26, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Angels Wash Their Faces?
The main cast of Angels Wash Their Faces includes Ann Sheridan, Billy Halop, Bernard Punsly, Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall.