Fallen Angel (1945) Subtitles

John Carradine, Linda Darnell, Dana Andrews, Charles Bickford

In the film Fallen Angel, a man named Eric Stanton is a drifter who arrives in a small California town. He becomes infatuated with a beautiful and wealthy woman named Stella, who is engaged to a local businessman named Mark. Eric quickly becomes entangled in a web of deceit and manipulation as he tries to win Stella's affections. He befriends a lonely waitress named June, who is secretly in love with him. As Eric becomes more deeply involved in Stella's life, he discovers that she is not as perfect as she seems. Her past is filled with secrets, including a prior marriage that she had kept hidden. Eric becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about Stella, even as he continues to pursue her romantically. However, his efforts to win her over are complicated by the manipulative and controlling nature of her fiancé, Mark. The tensions between the three characters come to a head when a murder occurs, and Eric is suspected of the crime. As he fights to prove his innocence and unravel the mystery surrounding Stella, Eric's own past is revealed, shedding light on his troubled history and the reasons behind his restless wanderings. The film delves into themes of love, obsession, and the dark underbelly of small-town America, culminating in a dramatic and suspenseful climax.