The Night Angel
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Synopsis
In this crime drama, a Prague DA must close down a house of prostitution masquerading as a cafe. He sends the owner's daughter to a nurse's home until her mother is released. When the happy day comes, he goes to visit them, but is attacked by the doorman, who is in love with the daughter and jealous of the DA. The DA kills him in self-defense but is acquitted when the daughter delivers a highly emotional speech professing her love for him.
Top Cast
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Nancy Carroll
Yula Martini
Fredric March
Rudek Berken
Phoebe Foster
Theresa Masar
Alison Skipworth
Countess von Martini
Alan Hale
Biezel
Hubert Druce
Vincent
Katherine Emmet
Mrs. Berken
Otis Sheridan
Schmidt
E. Lewis Waller
Kafka
Clarence Derwent
Rosenbach
Charles Howard
Clown
Doris Rankin
Matron
Francine Dowd
Mitzi
Cora Witherspoon
Head Nurse
Francis Pierlot
Jan
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Goulding
- Original Title
- The Night Angel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Goulding
Edmund Goulding
William O. Steiner
Emma Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Goulding
Director
Edmund Goulding
Writer
Emma Hill
Editor
William O. Steiner
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Angel
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What is The Night Angel about?
In this crime drama, a Prague DA must close down a house of prostitution masquerading as a cafe. He sends the owner's daughter to a nurse's home until her mother is released. When the happy day comes, he goes to visit them, but is attacked by the doorman, who is in love with the daughter and jealous of the DA. The DA kills him in self-defense but is acquitted when the daughter delivers a highly emotional speech professing her love for him.
Who directed The Night Angel?
The Night Angel was directed by Edmund Goulding.
Who stars in The Night Angel?
The principal cast of The Night Angel includes Nancy Carroll, Fredric March, Phoebe Foster, Alison Skipworth, Alan Hale.
When was The Night Angel released and how long is it?
The Night Angel was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night Angel?
The Night Angel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).