Angel on My Shoulder(1946)
09/20/1946 (US)Comedy, Fantasy, Romance1h 40m
6.4
"With an angel on his shoulder...and the devil in his heart!"
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The Devil arranges for a deceased gangster to return to Earth as a well-respected judge to make up for his previous life.
Archie Mayo
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Harry Segall
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Roland Kibbee
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A review by John Chard
6.0
Written on June 14, 2020
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
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
