The Dark Angel (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1935, The Dark Angel is a drama and romance film directed by Sidney Franklin, running about 106 minutes. “Crowds just cannot get enough of the most appealing love story ever filmed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kitty Vane, Alan Trent, and Gerald Shannon have been inseparable friends since childhood. Kitty has always known she would marry one of them, but has waited until the beginning of World War I before finally choosing Alan. Gerald graciously gives them his blessing. Then, Gerald and Alan go to war. Angered over a misunderstanding involving Alan and Kitty, Gerald sends Alan on a dangerous mission that will change all their lives forever.
Who’s in it. The Dark Angel stars Fredric March as Alan Trent, Merle Oberon as Kitty Vane, Herbert Marshall as Gerald Shannon and Janet Beecher as Mrs. Shannon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Dark Angel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Angel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Angel (1935)?
- In US, The Dark Angel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dark Angel worth watching?
- The Dark Angel holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dark Angel?
- The Dark Angel stars Fredric March, Merle Oberon, Herbert Marshall, Janet Beecher and John Halliday.
- When was The Dark Angel released?
- The Dark Angel was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.