

The Miracle Woman
1931-07-17 · 90 min · ★ 6.7
After an unappreciated minister dies, his daughter loses her faith in God, prompting her to open a phony temple with a con man. Can the love of a blind former aviator restore her faith and happiness?
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- Directors
- Frank Capra
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Barbara StanwyckFlorence Fallon
David MannersJohn Carson
Sam HardyBob Hornsby
Beryl MercerMrs. Higgins
Russell HoptonBill Welford
Charles MiddletonSimpson
Eddie BolandCollins
Thelma HillGussie
Jessie ArnoldSupportive Parishioner (uncredited)
Robert BolderMan in Audience (uncredited)
Aileen CarlyleViolet (uncredited)
Mary DoranParty Guest (uncredited)
June LangChurch Choir Singer (uncredited)
Edward LeSaintParishioner (uncredited)
Ivan LinowGunboat (uncredited)
Lafe McKeeMan in Audience (uncredited)
Dennis O'KeefeMan in Audience (uncredited)
Bud OsborneMan in Audience (uncredited)
Harry ToddBriggs (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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