Tarnished Angel
“Sensational Expose Of "Miracle Racket"!”
Synopsis
A showgirl with a dubious reputation flees the cops and transforms herself into a phony evangelist offering "cures" to the sick and disabled.
Top Cast
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Sally Eilers
Carol Vinson
Lee Bowman
Paul Montgomery
Ann Miller
Violet McMaster
Alma Kruger
Mrs. Stockton
Paul Guilfoyle
Eddie Fox
Jonathan Hale
Detective Sgt. Cramer
Cecil Kellaway
Reginald Roland
Byron Foulger
Second Cripple
Janet Dempsey
Jane Thompson
Hamilton MacFadden
Reverend Summers
Lew Davis
Nightclub Waiter
John Dilson
Mr. Greer
Helen Jerome Eddy
Mrs. Thompson
Robert Gleckler
Checkers, Casino Owner
William Gould
Jewelry Fence
Eddie Hart
Eddie, Detective
Earle Hodgins
Revivalist
Russell Hopton
Lou
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Screenplay & Story
- Saul Elkins, Jo Pagano
- Original Score
- Sammy Fain
- Original Title
- Tarnished Angel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Goodwins
Saul Elkins, Jo Pagano
Sammy Fain
Nicholas Musuraca
Desmond Marquette
B.P. Fineman
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Goodwins
Director
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Renié
Costume Design
Desmond Marquette
Editor
B.P. Fineman
Producer
Jo Pagano
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Tarnished Angel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tarnished Angel about?
A showgirl with a dubious reputation flees the cops and transforms herself into a phony evangelist offering "cures" to the sick and disabled.
Who directed Tarnished Angel?
Tarnished Angel was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
Who stars in Tarnished Angel?
The principal cast of Tarnished Angel includes Sally Eilers, Lee Bowman, Ann Miller, Alma Kruger, Paul Guilfoyle.
When was Tarnished Angel released and how long is it?
Tarnished Angel was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Tarnished Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tarnished Angel was composed by Sammy Fain.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tarnished Angel?
Tarnished Angel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).