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Angel on My Shoulder
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Angel on My Shoulder

1946-09-20 · 100 min · ★ 6.6

Fantasy · Comedy

The Devil arranges for a deceased gangster to return to Earth as a well-respected judge to make up for his previous life.

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Directors
Archie Mayo
Production companies
Premier Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul MuniPaul MuniEddie Kagle / Judge Fredrick Parker
Anne BaxterAnne BaxterBarbara Foster
Claude RainsClaude Rains"Nick"
Onslow StevensOnslow StevensDr. Matt Higgins
George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandAlbert
Erskine SanfordErskine SanfordMinister
Marion MartinMarion MartinRosie Morgan Bentley
Hardie AlbrightHardie Albright"Smiley" Williams
James FlavinJames FlavinDan Bellamy
Murray AlperMurray AlperJim - Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
Sam AshSam AshCitizen (uncredited)
Joan BlairJoan BlairBrazen Girl in Hell (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgMan in Audience (uncredited)
James CarlisleCitizen (uncredited)
Maurice CassMaurice CassLucius (uncredited)
Chester CluteChester CluteKramer (uncredited)
Jimmy DimeJimmy DimeGuard of Stokers in Hell (uncredited)
Mike DonovanCourt Bailiff (uncredited)
Jimmie DundeeGangster (uncredited)
Eddie DunnEddie DunnMotorcycle Cop (uncredited)

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