We’re No Angels (1955): Bogart in Unusual Role in Curtiz’s Christman Comedy–70th Anniversary

Blast from the Past

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov, Aldo Ray

In We’re No Angels, Joseph, played by Humphrey Bogart, and his two accomplices seek refuge in a nearby town after escaping from the notorious Devil’s Island prison.

After finding a store owned by a couple (Leo G. Caroll and Joan Bennett), they make a plan to rob it and leave on a ship the following day. However, the group has a change of heart after spending Christmas dinner with the family and discovering the family’s financial problems.

Bogart, mostly known for his dramatic, private eye film-noir characters. is well-cast in We’re No Angels‘ comedic role, showcasing a lighter, fun side than his usual norm.
Michael Curtiz’s unconventional Christmas comedy film is not a top-notch picture, but it’s perfectly watchable.

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