Movie: Angels Wash Their Faces

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ann Sheridan
Ann Sheridan

Joy Ryan

Billy Halop
Billy Halop

William "Billy" Shafter

Bernard Punsly
Bernard Punsly

Luke "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 Smith

Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan

Patrick "Pat" Remson

Bonita Granville
Bonita Granville

Peggy Finnegan

Frankie Thomas
Frankie Thomas

Gabe Ryan

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1939-08-26

  • Average

    6.4

  • Rating:

    3.2 starts
  • Tagline

    What a Woman This "Oomph" Girl Is...She Makes These "Angels" Wash and Behave!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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