Fallen Angel
“The creator of "Laura" does it again!”
Synopsis
An unemployed drifter, Eric Stanton wanders into a small California town and begins hanging around the local diner. While Eric falls for the lovely waitress Stella, he also begins romancing a quiet and well-to-do woman named June Mills. Since Stella isn't interested in Eric unless he has money, the lovelorn guy comes up with a scheme to win her over, and it involves June. Before long, murder works its way into this passionate love triangle.
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Fallen Angel (1945) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-03
Top Cast
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Alice Faye
June Mills
Dana Andrews
Eric Stanton
Linda Darnell
Stella
Charles Bickford
Mark Judd
Anne Revere
Clara Mills
Bruce Cabot
Dave Atkins
John Carradine
Professor Madley
Percy Kilbride
Pop
Dorothy Adams
Stella's Downstairs Neighbor (uncredited)
Robert Adler
Coroner at Murder Scene (uncredited)
Herbert Ashley
Reporter (uncredited)
Matthew Beard
Shoeshine Boy (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Man in Drug Store (uncredited)
Betty Boyd
Bank Clerk (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
News Vendor (uncredited)
Jimmy Conlin
Walton Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Chick Collins
Second Bus Driver (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Man Leaving Drugstore (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dallas, Texas
Festival / Special Debut
November 15, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Kleiner
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- Fallen Angel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Preminger
Harry Kleiner, Marty Holland
David Raksin
Joseph LaShelle
Harry Reynolds
Otto Preminger
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Kleiner
Screenplay
Otto Preminger
Director
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Otto Preminger
Producer
Harry Reynolds
Editor
Bonnie Cashin
Costume Design
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fallen Angel
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What is Fallen Angel about?
An unemployed drifter, Eric Stanton wanders into a small California town and begins hanging around the local diner. While Eric falls for the lovely waitress Stella, he also begins romancing a quiet and well-to-do woman named June Mills. Since Stella isn't interested in Eric unless he has money, the lovelorn guy comes up with a scheme to win her over, and it involves June. Before long, murder works its way into this passionate love triangle.
Who directed Fallen Angel?
Fallen Angel was directed by Otto Preminger.
Who stars in Fallen Angel?
The principal cast of Fallen Angel includes Alice Faye, Dana Andrews, Linda Darnell, Charles Bickford, Anne Revere.
When was Fallen Angel released and how long is it?
Fallen Angel was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Fallen Angel make at the box office?
Fallen Angel grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Fallen Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fallen Angel was composed by David Raksin.
Is Fallen Angel based on a book or true story?
Fallen Angel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marty Holland".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fallen Angel?
Fallen Angel holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).