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Wild Angel
A bankrupt businessman and his wife attempt a rail suicide, but the wife's change of heart make it fail. They have already abandoned their newborn daughter who is picked up by a street sweeper and raised in his family. Years later, she runs away from the home searching for a better life and a job...
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Plot Summary
A young woman arrives in a frontier town looking for her estranged father, only to find herself caught between a powerful rancher and the law. She becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal as she tries to uncover the truth about her family's past. Her quest for answers leads to escalating conflict and perilous situations in the unforgiving landscape.
Critical Reception
Wild Angel received a mixed reception upon its release. Critics were divided on its pacing and the effectiveness of its melodramatic plot, though some praised its visual elements and the performances of its lead actors. Audiences at the time found it to be a standard B-Western with some dramatic flair.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric cinematography and some compelling dramatic moments.
Criticized for a predictable plot and uneven pacing.
The performances, particularly from Jean Wallace, were noted as a highlight.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's age and limited distribution, but general sentiment suggests it's a competent, albeit unremarkable, Western drama from its era.
Fun Fact
Although filmed in color, 'Wild Angel' was primarily released as a black-and-white film in many markets due to the higher cost of color prints at the time.
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