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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19281h 22mUnited States of America

The Shopworn Angel

Synopsis

Shortly after the United States enters World War I in 1917, a Broadway actress agrees to let a naive soldier court her in order to impress his friends, but a real romance soon begins.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 29, 1928

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard Wallace
Screenplay & Story
Dana Burnet, Howard Estabrook, Albert S. Le Vino
Original Score
Max Bergunker
Original Title
The Shopworn Angel
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 22m
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures, Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard Wallace

Screenplay & Story

Dana Burnet, Howard Estabrook, Albert S. Le Vino

Original Score & Music

Max Bergunker

Director of Photography

Charles Lang

Film Editing

Robert Gessler, W. Donn Hayes

Producers

Jesse L. Lasky, Louis D. Lighton, Hector Turnbull, Adolph Zukor

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Wallace

Richard Wallace

Director

Dana Burnet

Writer

Howard Estabrook

Howard Estabrook

Writer

Albert S. Le Vino

Writer

Jesse L. Lasky

Jesse L. Lasky

Producer

Louis D. Lighton

Louis D. Lighton

Producer

Hector Turnbull

Producer

Robert Gessler

Editor

W. Donn Hayes

Editor

Charles Lang

Charles Lang

Director of Photography

Max Bergunker

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Shopworn Angel.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shopworn Angel

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Shopworn Angel about?

Shortly after the United States enters World War I in 1917, a Broadway actress agrees to let a naive soldier court her in order to impress his friends, but a real romance soon begins.

Who directed The Shopworn Angel?

The Shopworn Angel was directed by Richard Wallace.

Who stars in The Shopworn Angel?

The principal cast of The Shopworn Angel includes Nancy Carroll, Gary Cooper, Paul Lukas, Roscoe Karns, Emmett King.

When was The Shopworn Angel released and how long is it?

The Shopworn Angel was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.

Who composed the musical score for The Shopworn Angel?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shopworn Angel was composed by Max Bergunker.