Angels Wash Their Faces
“What a Woman This "Oomph" Girl Is...She Makes These "Angels" Wash and Behave!”
Synopsis
A young man just released from a reformatory moves to a new neighborhood with his sister, intending to start a new life. However, he gets mixed up with the local mob boss and corrupt politicians and soon finds himself being framed for an arson and murder he didn't commit.
Top Cast
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Ann Sheridan
Joy Ryan
Billy Halop
William "Billy" Shafter
Bernard Punsly
Luke "Sleepy" Arkelian (as Bernard Punsley)
Leo Gorcey
Leo Finnegan
Huntz Hall
Huntz
Gabriel Dell
Luigi
Bobby Jordan
Bernie Smith
Ronald Reagan
Patrick "Pat" Remson
Bonita Granville
Peggy Finnegan
Frankie Thomas
Gabe Ryan
Henry O'Neill
A.H. Remson
Eduardo Ciannelli
Alfred Martino
Berton Churchill
Mayor James Dooley
Bernard Nedell
William Kroner
Dick Rich
Shuffle
Jackie Searl
Alfred Goonplatz
Margaret Hamilton
Miss Hannaberry
Marjorie Main
Mrs. Arkelian
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Enright
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Fessier, Niven Busch, Robert Buckner
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Angels Wash Their Faces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Enright
Michael Fessier, Niven Busch, Robert Buckner, Jonathan Finn
Adolph Deutsch
Arthur L. Todd
James Gibbon
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Fessier
Screenplay
Niven Busch
Screenplay
Ray Enright
Director
Robert Buckner
Screenplay
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
James Gibbon
Editor
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
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 Wash Their Faces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Angels Wash Their Faces about?
A young man just released from a reformatory moves to a new neighborhood with his sister, intending to start a new life. However, he gets mixed up with the local mob boss and corrupt politicians and soon finds himself being framed for an arson and murder he didn't commit.
Who directed Angels Wash Their Faces?
Angels Wash Their Faces was directed by Ray Enright.
Who stars in Angels Wash Their Faces?
The principal cast of Angels Wash Their Faces includes Ann Sheridan, Billy Halop, Bernard Punsly, Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall.
When was Angels Wash Their Faces released and how long is it?
Angels Wash Their Faces was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Angels Wash Their Faces?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Angels Wash Their Faces was composed by Adolph Deutsch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Angels Wash Their Faces?
Angels Wash Their Faces holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).