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Angel and the Badman

  • 19471947
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
6K
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John Wayne and Gail Russell in Angel and the Badman (1947)
Quirt Evans, an all round bad guy, is nursed back to health and sought after by Penelope Worth, a Quaker girl. He eventually finds himself having to choose between his world and the world Penelope lives in.
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Quirt Evans, an all round bad guy, is nursed back to health and sought after by Penelope Worth, a Quaker girl. He eventually finds himself having to choose between his world and the world Pe... Read allQuirt Evans, an all round bad guy, is nursed back to health and sought after by Penelope Worth, a Quaker girl. He eventually finds himself having to choose between his world and the world Penelope lives in.Quirt Evans, an all round bad guy, is nursed back to health and sought after by Penelope Worth, a Quaker girl. He eventually finds himself having to choose between his world and the world Penelope lives in.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
6K
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  • Director
    • James Edward Grant
  • Writer
    • James Edward Grant
  • Stars
    • John Wayne
    • Gail Russell
    • Harry Carey
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Edward Grant
  • Writer
    • James Edward Grant
  • Stars
    • John Wayne
    • Gail Russell
    • Harry Carey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 66User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
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    "Angel and the Badman," Republic 1947. Harry Carey, John Wayne, and Gail Russell.
    "Angel and the Badman," Republic 1947. John Wayne and Gail Russell.
    John Wayne, Harry Carey, Bruce Cabot, Irene Rich, and Gail Russell in Angel and the Badman (1947)
    John Wayne and Gail Russell in Angel and the Badman (1947)
    John Wayne and Gail Russell in Angel and the Badman (1947)
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    John Wayne, Harry Carey, and Gail Russell in Angel and the Badman (1947)
    John Wayne and Gail Russell in Angel and the Badman (1947)
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    John Wayne and Gail Russell in Angel and the Badman (1947)

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    John Wayne
    John Wayne
    • Quirt Evansas Quirt Evans
    Gail Russell
    Gail Russell
    • Penelope Worthas Penelope Worth
    Harry Carey
    Harry Carey
    • Marshal Wistful McClintockas Marshal Wistful McClintock
    Bruce Cabot
    Bruce Cabot
    • Laredo Stevensas Laredo Stevens
    Irene Rich
    Irene Rich
    • Mrs. Worthas Mrs. Worth
    Lee Dixon
    Lee Dixon
    • Randy McCallas Randy McCall
    Stephen Grant
    • Johnny Worthas Johnny Worth
    Tom Powers
    Tom Powers
    • Dr. Mangramas Dr. Mangram
    Paul Hurst
    Paul Hurst
    • Frederick Carsonas Frederick Carson
    Olin Howland
    Olin Howland
    • Bradleyas Bradley
    • (as Olin Howlin)
    John Halloran
    John Halloran
    • Thomas Worthas Thomas Worth
    Joan Barton
    Joan Barton
    • Lila Nealas Lila Neal
    Craig Woods
    • Ward Withersas Ward Withers
    Marshall Reed
    Marshall Reed
    • Nelsonas Nelson
    Doc Adams
    • Quakeras Quaker
    • (uncredited)
    John Barton
    • Gambleras Gambler
    • (uncredited)
    Rosemary Bertrand
    • Christine Tayloras Christine Taylor
    • (uncredited)
    Symona Boniface
    Symona Boniface
    • Dance Hall Madamas Dance Hall Madam
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James Edward Grant
    • Writer
      • James Edward Grant
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    • Trivia
      The doctor tells Quirt that alcohol can be either a depressant, a stimulant or an anodyne. The latter, when used as an adjective, refers to something that prevents a person from being offensive, but in this case it is used as a noun, meaning a painkiller.
    • Goofs
      When Penny wheels the wagon around to pick up Quirt at the beginning of the movie, you can see an extra set of reins coming out of a small "window" that is visible below the wagon seat where the actual wagon driver (the stunt driver) is controlling the team of horses.
    • Quotes

      Quirt Evans: I thought you weren't allowed to work on Sunday.

      Penelope Worth: Oh, Quirt, there's nothing we're not allowed to do. It's just that we don't believe in doing what we know is wrong.

      Quirt Evans: Well, that makes it pretty much each fella's own guess.

      Penelope Worth: But each fella knows inside.

      Quirt Evans: Well, there's a lot of gents I wouldn't want to give that much leeway to.

    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a colorized version.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Apartment (1960)
    • Soundtracks
      A Little Bit Different
      (uncredited)

      Written by Kim Gannon and Walter Kent

      Performed by Joan Barton

    User reviews66

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    Top review
    8/10
    What about the Bible? You can't throw it away, that would be bad luck.
    Angel and the Badman is written and directed by James Edward Grant. It stars John Wayne, Gail Russell, Harry Carey, Bruce Cabot, Irene Rich, Lee Dixon and Stephen Grant. Music is by Richard Hageman and cinematography by Archie J. Stout.

    Quirt Evans (Wayne), a notorious gunman is hurt and on the run. Taken in by The Worth's, a Quaker family, Quirt forms a "special" bond with daughter Penelope (Russell). With the law and other badmen on his tail, will Quirt change his ways before it's too late?

    John Wayne's first film as a producer and star is also his most romantic. That's not to say it lacks action or Wayne's fine tuning of his macho image is halted, because that's not the case, but this carries a dreamy like old fashioned value that has helped the film endear over the years. It's a touch too slow at times for its own good and runs for ten minutes longer than was needed, things that no doubt stunted its financial growth at the 1947 box office, but there is much to enjoy here.

    Technical values are high, from Stout's photography that beautifully realises locations in Sedona, Arizona (Monument Valley standing out, naturally!), to cast performances from Carey, Wayne and the gorgeous Miss Russell (chemistry unbound between the three actors), film never lacks for quality. Memorable scenes are plenty, such as The Duke sitting in a chair facing down three henchmen led by Cabot's Laredo Stevens; his gun empty, a free-for-all punch up in a saloon, and some very tender moments between Wayne and Russell. While narratively there's the deft pitching of Quaker values into a wild west setting.

    A lovely film which also manages to pump the adrenaline as well. 7.5/10

    DVD version viewed was Region 2 taken out of the John Wayne Out West 6 film Box Set. A good quality black and white print.
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    • Release date
      • February 15, 1947 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Angel and the Outlaw
    • Filming locations
      • Sedona, Arizona, USA
    • Production company
      • John Wayne Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,070,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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