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Angel on My Shoulder

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6.4/10 • 37

1946-09-201h 40m

ComedyFantasyRomance

With an angel on his shoulder...and the devil in his heart!

The Devil arranges for a deceased gangster to return to Earth as a well-respected judge to make up for his previous life.

Directors
Archie Mayo
Editors
Asa Boyd Clark

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  1. Paul Muni

    Paul Muni

    Eddie Kagle/Judge Fredrick Parker

  2. Anne Baxter

    Anne Baxter

    Barbara Foster

  3. Claude Rains

    Claude Rains

    Nick

  4. Onslow Stevens

    Onslow Stevens

    Dr. Matt Higgins

  5. George Cleveland

    George Cleveland

    Albert

  6. Erskine Sanford

    Erskine Sanford

    Minister

  7. Marion Martin

    Marion Martin

    Mrs. Bentley

  8. Hardie Albright

    Hardie Albright

    Smiley Williams

  9. James Flavin

    James Flavin

    Bellamy

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John Chard

Jun 14, 2020

6/10

Above average tale of heaven and hell shenanigans. I have to say that my rating for this film is somewhat clouded because that is exactly what the film's copy was, very cloudy. I can't believe there is not a restoration in line for this film from 1946, it is barely watchable and the sound mix is nigh on impossible to hear. The film is standard fare as regards the tale of the bad man gets a shot at life again, only here it's with a kicker, and watching this film unfold is never less than interesting without actually pulling up any trees. Paul Muni is fine and plays our main protagonists dual personality with credible verve, and Claude Rains is clearly enjoying himself as the devil of the piece, and I heartily applaud the dark shift the film took for the final reel, yet it is a hard film to recommend unless you can see and hear it properly. I have no hesitation in watching this film again if a restoration comes to pass, but until then I say approach with caution. 6/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
judgeangelgangsterhelllovedevil