
Elmer Gantry(1960)
A charismatic charlatan begins a business — and eventually romantic — relationship with a roadside evangelist to sell religion to 1920s America. Based on Sinclair Lewis' novel of the same name.


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

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

Jessie Arnold
Supportive Parishioner (uncredited)

Robert Bolder
Man in Audience (uncredited)
The Miracle Woman is a drama film released in 1931 exploring themes of blackmail, con man, fraud, religious hypocrisy, pre-code, landlady. Directed by Frank Capra, it stars Barbara Stanwyck, David Manners, Sam Hardy. 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?
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