Angels Wash Their Faces (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, Angels Wash Their Faces is a drama and romance film directed by Ray Enright, running about 86 minutes. “What a Woman This "Oomph" Girl Is...She Makes These "Angels" Wash and Behave!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man just released from a reformatory moves to a new neighborhood with his sister, intending to start a new life. However, he gets mixed up with the local mob boss and corrupt politicians and soon finds himself being framed for an arson and murder he didn't commit.
Who’s in it. Angels Wash Their Faces stars Ann Sheridan as Joy Ryan, Billy Halop as William "Billy" Shafter, Bernard Punsly as Luke "Sleepy" Arkelian (as Bernard Punsley) and Leo Gorcey as Leo Finnegan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Angels Wash Their Faces has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angels Wash Their Faces page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angels Wash Their Faces tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angels Wash Their Faces (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Angels Wash Their Faces change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Angels Wash Their Faces worth watching?
- Angels Wash Their Faces holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Angels Wash Their Faces?
- Angels Wash Their Faces stars Ann Sheridan, Billy Halop, Bernard Punsly, Leo Gorcey and Huntz Hall.
- When was Angels Wash Their Faces released?
- Angels Wash Their Faces was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.