The Shopworn Angel (1938)

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Shortly after the United States enters World War I in 1917, a Broadway actress agrees to let a naive soldier court her in order to impress his friends, but a real romance soon begins.

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  • James Stewart and Sam Levene in The Shopworn Angel (1938)
  • James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan in The Shopworn Angel (1938)
  • Sam Levene and Margaret Sullavan in The Shopworn Angel (1938)
  • James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan during the making of "The Shopworn Angel"
  • Walter Pidgeon and Margaret Sullavan in The Shopworn Angel (1938)

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19 August 2010 | GManfred
Good Early Stewart
This one aired on TCM the other day and was well worth seeing. Had heard about it but had never seen it. I thought it was a good example of Jimmy Stewart's work in earlier films before he became a big star.

But as much as I enjoy and admire Jimmy Stewart, I thought Margaret Sullavan took acting honors in this one. Showing depth and range, she went from cold and cynical to sensitive and caring - from a turn-off to someone to root for. I also thought the chemistry between the two was a plus.

Stories like this one have been done many times in the past - country bumpkin meets jaded big-city veteran - but this picture had a unique charm about it that makes movie-going so enjoyable and rewarding. I rated it a well-deserved seven.

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Joan Crawford turned down the role of Daisy Heath.

Quotes

Daisy Heath: Well what are they doing? throwing sugar cubes at one another?

Goofs

Bill mails his postcards after leaving the soda fountain without putting any stamps on them.

Soundtracks

Smiles
(1917) (uncredited)
Music by Lee S. Roberts
Played as dance music in the nightclub

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Plot Summary

Genres

Drama | Romance | War

Details

Release Date:

15 July 1938

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

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