Evangeline (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1929, Evangeline is a drama film directed by Edwin Carewe, running about 90 minutes. “Hear Dolores Sing Al Jolson's Song of Love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Acadian woman spends years searching for her lost love after the two are separated and forcibly relocated by the British.
Who’s in it. Evangeline stars Dolores del Río as Evangeline, Roland Drew as Gabriel, Alec B. Francis as Father Felician and Donald Reed as Baptiste, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Evangeline has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evangeline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evangeline tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evangeline (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Evangeline change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Evangeline worth watching?
- Evangeline holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Evangeline?
- Evangeline stars Dolores del Río, Roland Drew, Alec B. Francis, Donald Reed and Paul McAllister.
- When was Evangeline released?
- Evangeline was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.