Angel on My Shoulder
“With an angel on his shoulder...and the devil in his heart!”
Synopsis
The Devil arranges for a deceased gangster to return to Earth as a well-respected judge to make up for his previous life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER (1946) Faux trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-25
Top Cast
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Paul Muni
Eddie Kagle / Judge Fredrick Parker
Anne Baxter
Barbara Foster
Claude Rains
"Nick"
Onslow Stevens
Dr. Matt Higgins
George Cleveland
Albert
Erskine Sanford
Minister
Marion Martin
Rosie Morgan Bentley
Hardie Albright
"Smiley" Williams
James Flavin
Dan Bellamy
Murray Alper
Jim - Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
Sam Ash
Citizen (uncredited)
Joan Blair
Brazen Girl in Hell (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Man in Audience (uncredited)
James Carlisle
Citizen (uncredited)
Maurice Cass
Lucius (uncredited)
Chester Clute
Kramer (uncredited)
Jimmy Dime
Guard of Stokers in Hell (uncredited)
Mike Donovan
Court Bailiff (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Archie Mayo
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Segall, Roland Kibbee
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Angel on My Shoulder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Premier Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Archie Mayo
Harry Segall, Roland Kibbee
Dimitri Tiomkin
James Van Trees
Asa Boyd Clark
Charles R. Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Archie Mayo
Director
Charles R. Rogers
Producer
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Asa Boyd Clark
Editor
Harry Segall
Screenplay
Roland Kibbee
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angel on My Shoulder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Angel on My Shoulder about?
The Devil arranges for a deceased gangster to return to Earth as a well-respected judge to make up for his previous life.
Who directed Angel on My Shoulder?
Angel on My Shoulder was directed by Archie Mayo.
Who stars in Angel on My Shoulder?
The principal cast of Angel on My Shoulder includes Paul Muni, Anne Baxter, Claude Rains, Onslow Stevens, George Cleveland.
When was Angel on My Shoulder released and how long is it?
Angel on My Shoulder was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Angel on My Shoulder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Angel on My Shoulder was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.