Tenth Avenue Angel

1948 • 75 minutes

About this movie

Eight-year-old Flavia Mills (Margaret O'Brien) lives in a tenement building in New York City with her family. Her aunt, Susan (Angela Lansbury), awaits the return of her fiancé, Steve (George Murphy), who has been in prison. Upon Steve's return, Flavia tries to help him regain her aunt's love and find his place in society. But, when Flavia learns the truth about Steve's criminal past, her faith in humanity is brought into question, and she must try to face adversity with her usual optimism.