The Night Angel (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film
Released in 1931, The Night Angel is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Edmund Goulding, running about 86 minutes. “The Kind of Love All Women Crave! The gay lovers of laughter united in a dramatic story of a great love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this crime drama, a Prague DA must close down a house of prostitution masquerading as a cafe. He sends the owner's daughter to a nurse's home until her mother is released. When the happy day comes, he goes to visit them, but is attacked by the doorman, who is in love with the daughter and jealous of the DA. The DA kills him in self-defense but is acquitted when the daughter delivers a highly emotional speech professing her love for him.
Who’s in it. The Night Angel stars Nancy Carroll as Yula Martini, Fredric March as Rudek Berken, Phoebe Foster as Theresa Masar and Alison Skipworth as Countess von Martini, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Angel (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Night Angel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Night Angel?
- The Night Angel stars Nancy Carroll, Fredric March, Phoebe Foster, Alison Skipworth and Alan Hale.
- When was The Night Angel released?
- The Night Angel was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.