Dana Andrews (Eric) drifts into a small town and hits the café/bar that is run by Percy Kilbride (Pop). He has no money but quickly scams his way into promoting a charlatan spiritualist act that communicates with the dead headed by John Carradine (Madley). On being offered a permanent position with this travelling act, he decides instead to hang around the small town to hook up with the waitress who works for Percy. It's Linda Darnell (Stella) and she is "loose" if you get my drift. She likes to go on dates. Well, Andrews is smitten and things don't go well for him once he kick-starts a plan to get Darnell for himself.
The cast are good in this film. Andrews is an easy lead to follow even though he is of dubious character and Darnell is excellent as the woman who captivates him. Detective Charles Bickford (Mark) is also good as the man who investigates the murder. Yes, we get a murder and it's a shame about the victim. Alice Faye (June) is the goody-two shoes who falls in love with Andrews. That part of the film is not at all believable until you start to question her. Is she the 'fallen angel' of the title who is going to take some sort of revenge and murder Andrews? Let's hope so, otherwise she's a weak link. Carradine also deserves a mention – his role is small but will leave you wanting more.
The cast are good in this film. Andrews is an easy lead to follow even though he is of dubious character and Darnell is excellent as the woman who captivates him. Detective Charles Bickford (Mark) is also good as the man who investigates the murder. Yes, we get a murder and it's a shame about the victim. Alice Faye (June) is the goody-two shoes who falls in love with Andrews. That part of the film is not at all believable until you start to question her. Is she the 'fallen angel' of the title who is going to take some sort of revenge and murder Andrews? Let's hope so, otherwise she's a weak link. Carradine also deserves a mention – his role is small but will leave you wanting more.