

Half Angel
1936-05-22 · 65 min · ★ 7.5
Allison Long is acquitted on charges of poisoning her father but then her benefactor is poisoned. Reporter Duffy Giles has faith in her innocence.
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- Directors
- Sidney Lanfield
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Frances DeeAllison Lang
Brian DonlevyDuffy Giles
Charles ButterworthFelix
Helen WestleyMrs. Hargraves
Henry StephensonProfessor Jerome Hargraves
Sara HadenHenrietta Hargraves
Etienne GirardotDr. Cotton
Gavin MuirDr. Barth
Paul StantonDistrict Attorney
Julius TannenCity Editor
Nigel De BrulierDr. Hall
Hilda VaughnBertha
Philip SleemanCarl
Paul McVeyCoroner
John CarradineSanatorium Inmate (voice) (uncredited)
Don RowanJuror (uncredited)
Harry StrangCourt Attendant (uncredited)
Andrew TombesJury Foreman (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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