Eddie was killed by a trusted partner in his crime family and, unable to. Jordan became a smash hit with audiences and critics. Angel on my shoulder 1946 classic english movie youtube. The title of the film, by the way, is based on a line of dialog from a sermon that the minister is preparing and reads out loud during the wedding scene. Released in 1946 complete print addeddate 201219 07. At first glance you might think this is another variation on such celestial fantasies as here comes mr. Angel on my shoulder, from 1946, stars paul muni, anne baxter and claude rains. He won an emmy award for his role on the 1979 madefortelevision movie the jericho mile, and he starred in a television remake of the classic 1946 film angel on my shoulder in 1980. Watch angel on my shoulder 1946 full movie free online.
Overview of angel on my shoulder, 1946, directed by archie mayo, with paul muni, anne baxter, claude rains, at turner classic movies. Angel on my shoulder was written by harry segall, who also penned here comes mr. Siegel, written by harry segall and roland kibbee, and released by united artists. Angel on my shoulder is a 1946 american fantasy film about a deal between the devil and a dead man. Outlander season 5 trailer is packed with tender claire. The plot is about a deal between the devil and a dead man. Angel on my shoulder follows gangster eddie kagel paul muni who exchanges his time in hell for a chance at redemption. The outlander star brings his character into the most dangerous situation yet. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of angel on my shoulder with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. The film is a delicious turnabout of its wonderful predecessor and claude rains turns in his angels wings for devils hoofs and, frankly, is much more deliciously at home.
Kagle ends up in hell, where nick offers him an opportunity for revenge in exchange for help with a problem. The film is about a notorious outlaw who returns to the ranch he once owned and takes a job disguised as a ranch hand. For heavens sake with joan bennett andin 1980 there was a tv remake. Angel on my shoulder the film detective restored version. Paul muni is a dead convict brought back to earth by the devil in angel on my shoulder, a 1946 film also starring claude rains and anne baxter. The film is a delicious turnabout of its wonderful predecessor and claude rains turns in his angels wings for devils hoofs and, frankly, is much more deliciously at. Angel on my shoulder was the final film of archie mayo, a director who had a long career going back to the heyday of the silent era in the 1910s. Nick reports smileys presence to eddie, who, because of barbaras influence, understands that he will be doing wrong if he kills smiley. The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma patrick star. The film was an independent production, produced by charl. The overall quality of this movie angel on my shoulder asin. However, there is a troublesome honest judge on earth whos been shipping too many souls to hell. Paul muni angel on my shoulder full movie 1946 youtube. Why are movies where people are temporarily taken out of their lives to heaven or hell so much fun.
Angel on my shoulder is a 1946 american fantasy film directed by archie mayo and starring paul muni, anne baxter and claude rains. Country united states director john berry screenwriter. A witty, caustic, and exciting film, this is a reverse from the script segall wrote for here comes mr. A mobster paul muni is sent to hell after he is gunned him down by his doublecrossing partner. Torgs angel and demon are both childish while zoe has her bad demon dressed in revealing outfit, while her good one wishes she could dress in the same fashion. Angel on my shoulder, 1946 film starring paul muni.
Angel on my shoulder year 1980 running time 100 min. Rather than listen to nick, eddie heeds the angel on his shoulder and refuses to take revenge on his enemy. Kagle is killed by his partner and trusted friend, s. She played zelda the great during the first season and olga, queen of the. The devil, played by claude rains, needs help himself. Angel on my shoulder 1980 film, 1980 tv movie starring peter strauss music angel on my shoulder gareth gates song angel on my shoulder shelby flint song, 1960, covered by kathy young, jerry wallace, and jimmy young. In this comedic fantasy, the devil strikes a deal with a dead gangster, eddie kagle, in which eddie will be returned to earth but in the guise of a respected judge. What i liked about this one over the 1980 remake with peter strauss is that claude raines portrayed the devil exactly as he would be calm, cool, and the reason why folks get into trouble. A dead 1940s chicago gangster peter strauss makes a deal with the devil richard kiley to return years later as a district attorney. Angel on my shoulder movie trailer and videos tv guide. Angel on my shoulder 1946 letterboxd your life in film. Angel on my shoulder 1980 a dead 1940s chicago gangster peter strauss makes a deal with the devil richard kiley to return years later as a district attorney. It is the best than any other transfer onto digital presentation.
His other noted television miniseries credits include starring roles in. The film was an independent production, produced by charles r. The film is nevertheless marvelous entertainment, with a. Angel on my shoulder lapel pins inspirational guardian angel. Muni is eddie, a convict fresh out of jail who is killed by his partner smiley and goes straight to you know where. Angel on my shoulder is a 1946 american fantasy film. Gangster eddie kagel is killed by a trusted lieutenant and finds himself in harry redmond jrs special effects hell, where nickthe devil sees that he is anexact double for a judge of whom nick doesnt approve. A matter of life and death or stairway to heaven as retitled for the u. Angel on my shoulder 1946 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Interesting characters and an interesting storyline with decent acting really kept.
The devil arranges for a deceased gangster to return to earth as a wellrespected judge to make up for his previous life. When a gangster, eddie kagle paul muni, is murdered by his childhood friend and business partner, smiley williams hardie albright, hes sent to hell. Pretty decent movie that kept my interest throughout as i wanted to kind of see what was going to happen next. Angel on my shoulder, autobiography of singer natalie cole. Angel on my shoulder approved 1h 40min adventure, comedy, fantasy 20 september 1946 usa the devil arranges for a deceased gangster to return to earth as a wellrespected judge to make up for his previous life. Watch angel on my shoulder starring paul muni in this fantasy on directv. Angel on my shoulder is a film directed by john berry with peter strauss, richard kiley, barbara hershey, janis paige, year. This movie has fallen into the public domain and can now be watched for free and in full on youtube. Angel on my shoulder 1946 in 1941, a columbia fantasy film called here comes mr. Eddie is agreeable to having his soul transferred to the judges body, as it will give him a chance to avenge himself on his killer. Jordan, but angel on my shoulder 1946 is really the flip side of the same story.