Bad Little Angel (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1939, Bad Little Angel is a drama film directed by Wilhelm Thiele, running about 72 minutes. “IT'S GOT THE HEART-THROB of "BOYS TOWN"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bible-guided Victorian orphan befriends a bootblack in a strange town.
Who’s in it. Bad Little Angel stars Virginia Weidler as Patricia Victoria Sanderson, Gene Reynolds as Thomas 'Tommy' Wilks, Guy Kibbee as Luther Marvin and Ian Hunter as Jim Creighton (Sentinel editor), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Bad Little Angel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bad Little Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Little Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Little Angel (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bad Little Angel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bad Little Angel worth watching?
- Bad Little Angel holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad Little Angel?
- Bad Little Angel stars Virginia Weidler, Gene Reynolds, Guy Kibbee, Ian Hunter and Elizabeth Patterson.
- When was Bad Little Angel released?
- Bad Little Angel was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.