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Angels Over Broadway

1940 · 79 min · Director: Ben Hecht

Angels Over Broadway (1940) is a crime drama, directed by Ben Hecht. It stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Rita Hayworth. The 79-minute film holds an audience score of 5.9/10.

What Angels Over Broadway Is 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 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.

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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 last night on the town.

Where can I watch Angels Over Broadway?

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How long is Angels Over Broadway?

Angels Over Broadway runs for 79 minutes (1h 19m).

When did Angels Over Broadway come out?

Angels Over Broadway was released in 1940.

Who directed Angels Over Broadway?

Angels Over Broadway was directed by Ben Hecht.

Who stars in Angels Over Broadway?

Angels Over Broadway stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Rita Hayworth, Thomas Mitchell, John Qualen.

What is Angels Over Broadway's rating?

Angels Over Broadway holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 5.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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