The Miracle Woman

The Miracle Woman

1931 · 90 min · EN · NR · 6.7 (37 votes)
Dir. Frank Capra · Starring Barbara Stanwyck, David Manners, Sam Hardy, Beryl Mercer, Russell Hopton, Charles Middleton

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

Drama

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 aviator restore her faith and happiness?

VIBE

This pre-code drama offers a cynical look at faith and fraud, set against a backdrop of early Hollywood melodrama. It's a story that grapples with disillusionment and the search for genuine connection, ultimately exploring themes of redemption and the power of love.

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