Tenth Avenue Angel

Tenth Avenue Angel

Thrilling story of people that live and love in the shadows of Gangland!

NR 1948 · 74 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama

Flavia's been told that her Aunt Susan's fiancé, Steve, has been on a trip around the world, but in truth he's finished his prison term. Steve wonders how he can make some money and is approached by his old associates. When Flavia discovers the truth about Steve, she loses all faith in her family and in God, and it will take a miracle to restore Flavia's belief and keep Steve out of trouble.

Directed by Roy Rowland · Written by Eleanore Griffin

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Margaret O'Brien Flavia Mills
Angela Lansbury Susan Bratten
George Murphy Steve Abbutt
Phyllis Thaxter Helen Mills
Warner Anderson Joseph Mills
Rhys Williams Blind Mac
Barry Nelson Al Parker
Connie Gilchrist Mrs. Murphy
Tom Trout Daniel Oliver Madson
Richard Tyler Jimmy Madson
Henry Blair Rad Ardley
Charles Cane Parole Officer

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