Street Angel
Seen it?1928 | 102 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Oscar, though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved The Age of Innocence, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1928: an older pace and style.
A spirited young woman finds herself destitute and on the streets before joining a traveling carnival, where she meets a vagabond painter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Actress. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Borzage
- Janet GaynorAngela
- Charles FarrellGino
- Natalie KingstonLisetta
- Henry ArmettaMascetto
- Guido TrentoNeri the Police Sergeant
- Alberto RabagliatiPoliceman
- Gino ContiPoliceman
- Louis LiggettBeppo
- Helena HermanAndrea
- Dave KashnerThe Strong Man