Angel on My Shoulder (1946)

Editor's Note Harry Segal, the writer of HERE COMES MR. JORDAN, sends a soul in the other direction in ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER. Gangster Eddie Kagel (Paul Muni) is killed by a buddy and lands in hell. After an unsuccessful attempt to break out of hell, Nick, the Devil, (Claude Rains) strikes a deal with Eddie. Nick will allow Eddie back to Earth if Eddie will destroy the reputation of upstanding judge Frederick Parker. Eddie agrees to the deal and Nick zaps his soul into Frederick's body. Eddie/Frederick's aim is to off his turncoat buddy as soon as possible, but Nick isn't interested in any funny business. As Eddie and Nick attempt to ruin Frederick, Parker's fiancée (Anne Baxter) is rearing up to wed Eddie/Frederick, and her affections cause Eddy to reflect upon his devilish mission. ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER, director Archie Mayo's final film, which was released in 1946, has retained its popularity over the years.

	Hardie Albright
	Claude Rains
	George Cleveland
	Anne Baxter
	Erskine Sanford
	Paul Muni
	George Arthur - Editor
	Ernest Westmore - Makeup
	Charles R. Rogers - Producer
	Roland Kibbee - Screenwriter
	Edward G. Boyle - Set Designer
	Dimitri Tiomkin - Music
	Howard Anderson - Special Effects
	Harry Redmond Sr. - Special Effects
	Maria Donovan - Costume Designer
	David Siegel - Producer
	Harry Segall - Screenwriter
	Bernard Herzbrun - Production Designer
	Archie Mayo - Director

A dead gangster makes a pact with the devil so he can come back to earth and exact revenge on his murderer. Film Comment
"...Part amazing....Always compelling..." 05/01/1998 p.13