Tenth Avenue Angel

1948
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1h 14m

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6.6/10

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Angela Lansbury, George Murphy, and Margaret O'Brien in Tenth Avenue Angel (1948)

Flavia Mills (Margaret O'Brien) has been told that her Aunt Susan Bratten's (Dame Angela Lansbury's) fiancé, Steve Abbott (George Murphy), 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 Steve out of trouble.

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While a man was in prison, a little girl who is very close to him was told that he was traveling the world. What will happen if she discovers the truth?While a man was in prison, a little girl who is very close to him was told that he was traveling the world. What will happen if she discovers the truth?While a man was in prison, a little girl who is very close to him was told that he was traveling the world. What will happen if she discovers the truth?

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

966

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Filmed between March 11 and May 15, 1946, with re-takes shot in April 1947, the movie was held back until its nationwide release on February 20, 1948.

Goofs
Flavia brings home a loaf of "dark bread, your daddy's favorite", as her mother says. One look at the wrapper clearly reveals it to be Wonder Bread, which at the time made only white bread.

Quotes
Narrator-Visitor to Tenth Avenue: Hey, you! Will you keep out of the street!
Flavia Mills: Why? It's my street!

Connections
References Years Without Days (1940)

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Featured review

10/10

Great Classic Film

This picture takes place during the depression in New York City's Hell Kitchen which ran along 10th Avenue and the living condition were not favorable during this period of time in the 1930's. Margaret O'Brien plays the role as Flavia Mills a little girl about the age of eight years old and is a very happy little girl who lives in a world of her own and is a great joy to all the people in the neighborhood. Angela Lansbury, (Susan Bratten) is Flavia's aunt and she plans to get married to Steve Abbutt, (George Murphy). However, Steve has been away in prison for eighteen months and has kept it a secret from Flavia, who believes he went around the world. Flavia's make believe world starts crumbing as she gets older and she becomes very disillusion about what her family tells her. Margaret O'Brien gave an outstanding performance and her great acting abilities will make you reach for a box of tissues. This is another Christmas story which was great entertainment in 1948 and is a great film you don't want to miss.