The Shopworn Angel (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1938, The Shopworn Angel is a drama, war and romance film directed by H. C. Potter, running about 85 minutes. “SHE GAVE UP LOVE...AND A MILLION...to be a doughboy's "Dream Girl"!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During WWI Bill Pettigrew, a naive young Texan soldier is sent to New York for basic training. He meets worldly wise actress Daisy Heath when her car nearly runs him over.
Who’s in it. The Shopworn Angel stars Margaret Sullavan as Daisy Heath, James Stewart as Pvt. William 'Texas' Pettigrew, Walter Pidgeon as Sam Bailey and Hattie McDaniel as Martha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Shopworn Angel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shopworn Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shopworn Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shopworn Angel (1938)?
- In US, The Shopworn Angel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shopworn Angel worth watching?
- The Shopworn Angel holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Shopworn Angel?
- The Shopworn Angel stars Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Walter Pidgeon, Hattie McDaniel and Nat Pendleton.
- When was The Shopworn Angel released?
- The Shopworn Angel was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.