Angels Over Broadway
"A Romance Born Between Dusk and Dawn"
Originally released in 1940. Angels Over Broadway is a drama/crime film. directed by Ben Hecht. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Rita Hayworth, and Thomas Mitchell
Synopsis
Small-time businessman Charles Engle is threatened with exposure for embezzling $3,000 for his free-spending wife. Deciding on suicide, he scribbles a note, stuffs it in his pocket and goes for one last night on the town. He is pulled into a poker game by conman Bill O'Brien and singer Nina Barone, but when they discover the dropped note, they resolve to turn the tables, get Engle his $3,000 and save his life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Bill O'Brien
Rita Hayworth
as Nina Barona
Thomas Mitchell
as Gene Gibbons
John Qualen
as Charles Engle
George Watts
as Joseph Hopper
Ralph Theodore
as Dutch Enright
Eddie Foster
as Louie Artino
Jack Roper
as Eddie Burns
Constance Worth
as Sylvia Marbe
Harry Antrim
as Court Clerk (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angels Over Broadway about?
Small-time businessman Charles Engle is threatened with exposure for embezzling $3,000 for his free-spending wife. Deciding on suicide, he scribbles a note, stuffs it in his pocket and goes for one...
Who directed Angels Over Broadway?
Angels Over Broadway was directed by Ben Hecht.
How long is Angels Over Broadway?
Angels Over Broadway has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Angels Over Broadway released?
Angels Over Broadway was released on October 2, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Angels Over Broadway?
The main cast of Angels Over Broadway includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Rita Hayworth, Thomas Mitchell, John Qualen, George Watts.