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The Angels Wash Their Faces (1939)

APPROVED 86 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   26 August 1939 (USA)
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A young man just released from a reformatory moves to a new neighborhood with his sister, intending to start a new life... See full summary »

Director:

Ray Enright

Writers:

Michael Fessier (screenplay), Niven Busch (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Ann Sheridan, Billy Halop and Bernard Punsly
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ann Sheridan ...
Joy Ryan
Billy Halop Billy Halop ...
Billy Shafter
Bernard Punsly Bernard Punsly ...
Sleepy Arkelian (as Bernard Punsley)
Leo Gorcey Leo Gorcey ...
Leo Finnegan
Huntz Hall Huntz Hall ...
Huntz
Gabriel Dell Gabriel Dell ...
Luigi
Bobby Jordan Bobby Jordan ...
Bernie
Ronald Reagan ...
Pat Remson
Bonita Granville ...
Peggy Finnegan
Frankie Thomas Frankie Thomas ...
Gabe Ryan
Henry O'Neill Henry O'Neill ...
Remson Sr.
Eduardo Ciannelli Eduardo Ciannelli ...
Martino
Berton Churchill Berton Churchill ...
Mayor Dooley
Bernard Nedell Bernard Nedell ...
Kroner
Dick Rich Dick Rich ...
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Storyline

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. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Arson | Car Accident | Wrongful Arrest | Newspaper Headline | Bowling Alley  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Angels Wash Their Faces See more »

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The sixth of seven movies featuring The Dead End Kids. See more »

Connections

Followed by Dead End Kids at Military School (1939) See more »

Soundtracks

"A-Tisket A-Tasket"
Traditional children's song
Played by an organ grinder and whistled by Jackie Searl when the boys encounter Alfred Goonplatz See more »