The Dark Angel
The Dark Angel is a 1935 film that tells the story of three childhood friends, Kitty (Merle Oberon), Alan (Fredric March), and Gerald (Herbert Marshall) who come of age in England during the First World War. The script was written by Lillian Hellman and Mordaunt Shairp, adapted from the play by Guy Bolton. It was directed by Sidney Franklin, produced by Samuel Goldwyn, and released by United Artists. A silent film version of the same play, also produced by Goldwyn, was released in 1925 and is now a lost film.
Plot
Kitty Vane, Alan Trent, and Gerald Shannon have been inseparable friends since childhood. Both Alan and Gerald are in love with Kitty, who in turn has been infatuated with Alan her entire life.
Awards
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| author | Lillian Hellman |
|---|---|
| award | Academy Award for Best Production Design |
| director | Sidney Franklin |
| editor | Sherman Todd |
| genre | drama |
| keywords | dangerous mission draft engaged couple even george vi heal hear help kill married misunderstand reject return home talk work out world war i |
| musicBy | Alfred Newman |
| nomination | Academy Award for Best Actress Academy Award for Best Production Design Academy Award for Best Sound |
| producer | Samuel Goldwyn |
| productionCompany | Samuel Goldwyn Productions |
| publisher | United Artists |
| theme | silent |