The Miracle Woman

"Romance of a glorious girl who betrayed her faith-but could not deceive her love!"

1931 1h 30m EN

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6.7

SOLID

★6.7TMDB · 54

Drama

Synopsis

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After an unappreciated minister dies, his daughter loses her faith in God, prompting her to open a phony temple with a con man. Can the love of a blind former aviator restore her faith and happiness?

“Romance of a glorious girl who betrayed her faith-but could not deceive her love!”

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Cast

Barbara Stanwyck
Florence Fallon
David Manners
John Carson
Sam Hardy
Bob Hornsby
Beryl Mercer
Mrs. Higgins
Russell Hopton
Bill Welford
Charles Middleton
Simpson
Eddie Boland
Collins
Thelma Hill
Gussie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Frank Capra
Writers: Jo Swerling, Robert Riskin, John Meehan
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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95 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Frank Capra, shot by Joseph Walker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Maurice Wright shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Barbara Stanwyck and David Manners and Sam Hardy carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Romance of a glorious girl who betrayed her faith-but could not deceive her love!".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0022153 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 54 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Frank Capra directs. Joseph Walker behind the camera. Maurice Wright cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
295 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Frank Capra, shot by Joseph Walker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Maurice Wright shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Barbara Stanwyck and David Manners and Sam Hardy carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Romance of a glorious girl who betrayed her faith-but could not deceive her love!".
7IMDB entry: tt0022153 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 54 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 22 themes, including "blackmail", "con man", "fraud", "religious hypocrisy".