---
title: "Black Angel"
year: 1946
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/black-angel-1946"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 20298
imdb_id: "tt0038360"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 59
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Black Angel (1946) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/black-angel-1946

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "Black Angel" (1946).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventions, guesses, or omissions of details provided.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Black Angel
Year: 1946
Release Date: 08/02/1946 (US)
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Film noir
Runtime: 1h 21m
Cast: Dan Duryea, June Vincent, Peter Lorre
Director: Roy William Neill (his final feature film)
Producer: Universal Pictures
Setting: Los Angeles
Source Material: Broadly adapted from Cornell Woolrich's 1943 novel The Black Angel
Plot: A falsely convicted man's wife, Catherine, and an alcoholic composer and pianist, Martin, team up in an attempt to clear her husband of the murder of a blonde singer, who is Martin's wife.
Drafting - Attempt 1:
        Black Angel is a 1946 American film noir produced by Universal Pictures. Directed by Roy William Neill, which was his

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Roy William Neill
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dan Duryea** as *Martin Blair*
- **June Vincent** as *Catherine Bennett*
- **Peter Lorre** as *Marko*
- **Broderick Crawford** as *Captain Flood*
- **Constance Dowling** as *Mavis Marlowe*
- **Wallace Ford** as *Joe*
- **Hobart Cavanaugh** as *Jake*
- **Freddie Steele** as *Lucky, Manager of Rio's*
- **Ben Bard** as *Bartender*
- **Junius Matthews** as *Dr. Courtney*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Black Angel online?
Black Angel is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Black Angel worth watching?
Black Angel holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 59 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Mystery, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Black Angel and when was it released?
Black Angel is a feature film with a runtime of 81 minutes. It was released in 1946. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Black Angel?
Black Angel was directed by Roy William Neill.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Black Angel — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20298)
- [Black Angel (1946) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038360/fullcredits/)
- [Black Angel (1946) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20298-black-angel/cast)
- [Black Angel (1946 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Black_Angel_(1946_film))

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