The Dark Angel
“Crowds just cannot get enough of the most appealing love story ever filmed!”
Synopsis
Kitty Vane, Alan Trent, and Gerald Shannon have been inseparable friends since childhood. Kitty has always known she would marry one of them, but has waited until the beginning of World War I before finally choosing Alan. Gerald graciously gives them his blessing. Then, Gerald and Alan go to war. Angered over a misunderstanding involving Alan and Kitty, Gerald sends Alan on a dangerous mission that will change all their lives forever.
Top Cast
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Fredric March
Alan Trent
Merle Oberon
Kitty Vane
Herbert Marshall
Gerald Shannon
Janet Beecher
Mrs. Shannon
John Halliday
Sir George Barton
Henrietta Crosman
Granny Vane
Frieda Inescort
Ann West
Claud Allister
Lawrence Bidley
Cora Sue Collins
Kitty as a Child
Fay Chaldecott
Betty Gallop
George P. Breakston
Joe Gallop
Sam Harris
Hunt Guest
Colin Kenny
Officer at Station
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillian Hellman, Mordaunt Shairp
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Dark Angel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Franklin
Lillian Hellman, Mordaunt Shairp, Guy Bolton
Alfred Newman
Gregg Toland
Sherman Todd
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Franklin
Director
Lillian Hellman
Screenplay
Mordaunt Shairp
Screenplay
Sherman Todd
Editor
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Omar Kiam
Costume Design
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dark Angel
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What is The Dark Angel about?
Kitty Vane, Alan Trent, and Gerald Shannon have been inseparable friends since childhood. Kitty has always known she would marry one of them, but has waited until the beginning of World War I before finally choosing Alan. Gerald graciously gives them his blessing. Then, Gerald and Alan go to war. Angered over a misunderstanding involving Alan and Kitty, Gerald sends Alan on a dangerous mission that will change all their lives forever.
Who directed The Dark Angel?
The Dark Angel was directed by Sidney Franklin.
Who stars in The Dark Angel?
The principal cast of The Dark Angel includes Fredric March, Merle Oberon, Herbert Marshall, Janet Beecher, John Halliday.
When was The Dark Angel released and how long is it?
The Dark Angel was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dark Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dark Angel was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dark Angel?
The Dark Angel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).