Angels Over Broadway
“A Romance Born Between Dusk and Dawn”
Synopsis
Small-time businessman Charles Engle is threatened with exposure for embezzling $3,000 for his free-spending wife. Deciding on suicide, he scribbles a note, stuffs it in his pocket and goes for one last night on the town. He is pulled into a poker game by conman Bill O'Brien and singer Nina Barone, but when they discover the dropped note, they resolve to turn the tables, get Engle his $3,000 and save his life.
Top Cast
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Bill O'Brien
Rita Hayworth
Nina Barona
Thomas Mitchell
Gene Gibbons
John Qualen
Charles Engle
George Watts
Joseph Hopper
Ralph Theodore
Dutch Enright
Eddie Foster
Louie Artino
Jack Roper
Eddie Burns
Constance Worth
Sylvia Marbe
Harry Antrim
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
Rennick (uncredited)
Richard Bond
Stevie - Sylvia's Escort (uncredited)
Jack Carr
Tony (uncredited)
James Conaty
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Frank Conlan
Joe (uncredited)
Jimmy Conlin
Pawn Shop Proprietor (uncredited)
Catherine Courtney
Miss Karpin (uncredited)
Carmen D'Antonio
Nightclub Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Hecht, Lee Garmes
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht
- Original Score
- George Antheil
- Original Title
- Angels Over Broadway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Hecht, Lee Garmes
Ben Hecht
George Antheil
Lee Garmes
Gene Havlick
Ben Hecht
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Hecht
Director
Ben Hecht
Writer
Ben Hecht
Producer
George Antheil
Original Music Composer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Gene Havlick
Editor
Lee Garmes
Director
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 Angels Over Broadway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Angels Over Broadway about?
Small-time businessman Charles Engle is threatened with exposure for embezzling $3,000 for his free-spending wife. Deciding on suicide, he scribbles a note, stuffs it in his pocket and goes for one last night on the town. He is pulled into a poker game by conman Bill O'Brien and singer Nina Barone, but when they discover the dropped note, they resolve to turn the tables, get Engle his $3,000 and save his life.
Who directed Angels Over Broadway?
Angels Over Broadway was directed by Ben Hecht, Lee Garmes.
Who stars in Angels Over Broadway?
The principal cast of Angels Over Broadway includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Rita Hayworth, Thomas Mitchell, John Qualen, George Watts.
When was Angels Over Broadway released and how long is it?
Angels Over Broadway was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Angels Over Broadway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Angels Over Broadway was composed by George Antheil.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Angels Over Broadway?
Angels Over Broadway holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).