The Shopworn Angel (1938): Cast
The Shopworn Angel is a 1938 war drama directed by H. C. Potter, starring James Stewart as Pvt. William 'Texas' Pettigrew, Margaret Sullavan and Nat Pendleton. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- H. C. Potter
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Shopworn Angel About?
The premise of The Shopworn Angel without spoilers.
She gave up love and a million dollars to become a doughboy’s dream girl. During World War I, naive young Texan Bill Pettigrew is sent to New York for basic training. There he narrowly avoids being struck by a car driven by worldly actress Daisy Heath, whose chance encounter pulls them together.
The Shopworn Angel Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- u.s. soldier
- u.s. military
- military uniform
- army uniform
- boy girl relationship
- jealous rival
- female singer
- based on short story
- impersonation
- innocence
- show girl
- new york city
+38 more Show fewer
- soldier
- year 1917
- business manager
- limousine
- chauffeur
- texan
- naive man
- army camp
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- financial backing of stage show
- connecticut
- awol
- military dog tags
- marriage of convenience
- correspondence romance
- army buddy
- nightclub
- musical revue
- romantic rival
- coney island brooklyn new york city
- war widow
- housemaid
- hangover
- fatalism
- army private
- army barracks
- skepticism
- apple pie as symbol
- cynic
- self sacrifice
- troop entertainment
- home front war effort
- patriotic propaganda
- wrestling match
- breaking a promise
- marriage proposal
- marriage ceremony
- chapel
The Shopworn Angel Cast & Characters
James Stewart leads the cast as Pvt. William 'Texas' Pettigrew, with Margaret Sullavan as Daisy Heath and Nat Pendleton as 'Dice'. Directed by H. C. Potter; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director H. C. Potter
-
James Stewart as Pvt. William 'Texas' Pettigrew - Margaret Sullavan as Daisy Heath
-
Nat Pendleton as 'Dice' -
Walter Pidgeon as Sam Bailey
Also Starring in The Shopworn Angel
· 7 more- Hattie McDaniel Martha
- Virginia Grey Chorus Girl #1
- Dorothy Granger Dancer (uncredited)
- Charles D. Brown McGonigle
- Sam Levene 'Leer'
- Alan Curtis 'Thin Lips'
- Eleanor Lynn Sally
More from H. C. Potter
More films directed by H. C. Potter: Top Secret Affair, Three for the Show, The Miniver Story and You Gotta Stay Happy.
The Shopworn Angel Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “L'ange impur” and “El ángel negro”.
- Also known as
-
- L'ange impur
- El ángel negro
- Engel aus zweiter Hand
- O Último Beijo
- 过气天使
Seen The Shopworn Angel?
Movies Like The Shopworn Angel
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Shopworn, The Dark Angel and Wings for the Eagle.
The Shopworn Angel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Shopworn Angel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Shopworn Angel?
The Shopworn Angel runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Shopworn Angel released?
The Shopworn Angel was released on July 15, 1938.
Who directed The Shopworn Angel?
The Shopworn Angel was directed by H. C. Potter.
More films by H. C. Potter Who is in the cast of The Shopworn Angel?
The Shopworn Angel stars James Stewart as Pvt. William 'Texas' Pettigrew, Margaret Sullavan as Daisy Heath and Nat Pendleton as 'Dice', among 11 credited actors.
Does The Shopworn Angel have a post-credit scene?
No. The Shopworn Angel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
