The Destroying Angel
Director: W.S. Van Dyke
"Better than the best detective story you ever read."
Hugh Whittaker believes he is terminally ill, and, as an act of mercy, weds a young woman named Mary, who has been deserted by her lover. He travels to Europe, recovers his health, and returns to New York City, where he meets and falls in love with musical star Sara Law, unaware that she is actually his wife. Sara is abducted by kidnappers and Hugh undertakes a harrowing rescue before discovering her true identity.
Cast
Leah Baird
Mary Miller /Sara Law
John Bowers
Hugh Miller Whittaker
Noah Beery
Curtis Drummond
Ford Sterling
Max Weil
Mitchell Lewis
'Strangler' Olsen
Philip Sleeman
Kidnapper (uncredited)
In brief
The Destroying Angel (1923) is a comedy, crime, romance film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is The Destroying Angel?
The Destroying Angel runs 60 minutes (1h).
What rating does The Destroying Angel have?
The Destroying Angel has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 1 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Destroying Angel from?
The Destroying Angel was released in 1923.
