The Angels Wash Their Faces_
"What a Woman This "Oomph" Girl Is...She Makes These "Angels" Wash and Behave!"
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.
Starring
Ann Sheridan, Billy Halop, Bernard Punsly
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Angels Wash Their Faces was released 87 years ago in 1939.
Overview
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 l...
The Angels Wash Their Faces is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 26m.
CAST (20)
Ann Sheridan
Joy Ryan
Billy Halop
William "Billy" Shafter
Bernard Punsly
Luke "Sleepy" Arkelian (as Bernard Punsley)
Leo Gorcey
Leo Finnegan
Huntz Hall
Huntz
Gabriel Dell
Luigi
Bobby Jordan
Bernie Smith
Ronald Reagan
Patrick "Pat" Remson
Bonita Granville
Peggy Finnegan
Frankie Thomas
Gabe Ryan
Henry O'Neill
A.H. Remson
Eduardo Ciannelli
Alfred Martino
Berton Churchill
Mayor James Dooley
Bernard Nedell
William Kroner
Dick Rich
Shuffle
Jackie Searl
Alfred Goonplatz
Margaret Hamilton
Miss Hannaberry
Marjorie Main
Mrs. Arkelian
Minor Watson
Maloney
Cy Kendall
H.J. Haines
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What is The Angels Wash Their Faces 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.
How long is The Angels Wash Their Faces?
The Angels Wash Their Faces has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in The Angels Wash Their Faces?
The cast of The Angels Wash Their Faces includes Ann Sheridan, Billy Halop, Bernard Punsly, Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall.
What is the rating of The Angels Wash Their Faces?
The Angels Wash Their Faces has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance