The Devil arranges for a deceased gangster to return to Earth as a well-respected judge to make up for his previous life.
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Title: Angel on My Shoulder (1946)
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Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Paul Muni | ... | Eddie Kagle / Judge Frederick Parker | |
| Anne Baxter | ... | Barbara Foster | |
| Claude Rains | ... | Nick | |
| Onslow Stevens | ... | Dr. Matt Higgins | |
| George Cleveland | ... | Albert | |
| Erskine Sanford | ... | Minister | |
| Marion Martin | ... | Mrs. Bentley | |
| Hardie Albright | ... | Smiley Williams | |
| James Flavin | ... | Bellamy | |
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Gangster Eddie Kagel is killed by a trusted lieutenant and finds himself in Harry Redmond Jr's special-effects Hell, where Nick/The Devil sees that he is an-exact double for a judge who Nick doesn't approve of. Eddie is agreeable to having his soul transferred to the judge's body, as it will give him a chance to avenge himself on his killer. But every action taken by Eddie (as the judge) results in good rather than evil and, to Nick's dismay, the reputation and influence of the judge is enhanced, rather than impaired by Eddie. And Eddie also falls in love with the judge's fiancée, Barbara. Even Eddie's planned revenge fails and Nick is forced to concede defeat. He returns to Hell, taking Eddie with him, after Eddie has extracted his promise that Nick will not molest the judge or Barbara in the future. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
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With an Angel on His Shoulder...And the Devil in His Heart! See more »Parents Guide:
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When Eddie (as Judge Parker) first met Barbara, he began calling her Rosie. However, during their getaway retreat, when he stops Barbara from kissing him and confesses that he is all mixed up, he then calls her Peggy. See more »Quotes
Nick: [to the sky] Must I run afoul of You again? Am I doomed forever to be vanquished? What has this foul creature incubated in the recesses of foulness done to become your favorite? It was with evil intent that he ventured forth! He volunteered to do my bidding! Must I be humiliated by this maggot? I demand my rights!See more »
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Opening credits: This story is about Eddie Kagle who based his way of living on what Omar Khayyam once said: "Live fully while you may and reckon not the cost." See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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20 September 1946 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Me and Satan See more »Filming Locations:
General Service Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USACompany Credits
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Paul Muni leads a talented cast in Archie Mayo's dark comedy about a wise-guy (Eddie Kagle/Muni) who, murdered, finds himself entangled in one of Satan's (Claude Rains) schemes to outwit his arch-rival and steal the soul of a righteous judge who happens to look exactly like Kagle. Kagle is willing to do the devil's handiwork as long as he can get revenge upon his murderer. But living vicariously in the life of a good man (Judge Parker), loved by an even better woman (Barbara/Anne Baxter) Kagle begins to question the evils of his life.
While Angel on my Shoulder is not quite a redemption story, it endows its characters with just enough conscience to make them sympathetic. The characterizations are strong - especially for the three leads - Muni, Rains and Baxter. All three are excellent, and help to make the film worth watching. The script is good, and occasionally very clever, but also slips once in a while. The pace is steady though not brisk. The cinematography is, at times, a bit hokey, but this fits the occasional lapses into silliness which the story indulges.
Recommended for young adults and older adults. Aspects of the film may frighten younger viewers and some of the key humor may not be appropriate for kids.