Product Details

• Actors: Paul Muni, Claude Rains, Anne Baxter, Onslow Stevens
• Directors: Archie Mayo
• Format: Black & White, NTSC, Digital Sound, Surround Sound
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Unicorn Video
• DVD Release Date: February 24, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00019GHKM
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #113,473 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

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 fianc e (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.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: NR UPC: 733317800420 Manufacturer No: 80042

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Judge for your self, August 29, 2004

By	bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

Nick (Claude Rains) never satisfied with the amount of soles caught, has his hat set for an incorruptible judge. He will recruit Eddie Kagle to replace Judge Fredrick Parker (both played by Paul Muni) in exchange for a second chance at life.

I you were raised Catholic then you will recognize the title as you have a devil on one shoulder and an angle on the other and you are struggling in the middle.

There is great interaction between Paul Muni and Claude Rains. This move takes unexpected twists and turns. I may remind you a little of "The Devil and Daniel Webster "(1941). However, no one can play "Nick" as well as Claude Rains.

I rather like the way they return to the surface. I never trusted those types of elevators. Before you write off Anne Baxter as just another personality in this film, remember that she was also Nefretiri in "The Ten Commandments" (1956)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Even Claude Rains is subdued, July 27, 2008

By	Kathleen E. Donnelly "katheliz1938" (Northern California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Paul Muni won an Oscar, but not for this surprisingly dull movie. Claude Rains, lovable rogue in Casablanca, isn't lovable or rogueish as Satan in this movie. Anne Baxter is whiny. I bought this for my daughter, because she loved it. Oh, well.