Street Angel
“"Not just another "Motion Picture" — "Street Angel is the masterpiece of all time"."”
Synopsis
A spirited young woman finds herself destitute and on the streets before joining a traveling carnival, where she meets a vagabond painter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Monckton Hoffe, Henry Roberts Symonds, Philip Klein
- Original Score
- Erno Rapee
- Original Title
- Street Angel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Monckton Hoffe, Henry Roberts Symonds, Philip Klein
Erno Rapee
Ernest Palmer, Paul Ivano
Barney Wolf
William Fox
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
William Fox
Producer
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Barney Wolf
Editor
Kathleen Kay
Costume Design
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
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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Public Domain
Movies in the public domain in the United States. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States archive.org
Academy Awards - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Winners 1929-2025
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Missing Mine
Available 1920s
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Frequently Asked Questions About Street Angel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Street Angel about?
A spirited young woman finds herself destitute and on the streets before joining a traveling carnival, where she meets a vagabond painter.
Who directed Street Angel?
Street Angel was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Street Angel?
The principal cast of Street Angel includes Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, Natalie Kingston, Henry Armetta, Guido Trento.
When was Street Angel released and how long is it?
Street Angel was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Street Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Street Angel was composed by Erno Rapee.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Street Angel?
Street Angel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).