A beautiful blonde angel arrives at The Angel, Islington in London to spread the gospel of goodwill. Short on cash, she pawns her harp at a pawnbroker’s run by hard-bitten Joshua Webman, an elderly Jewish man who collects musical boxes (Felix Aylmer in a brilliant performance).
Diane Cilento is charm itself as the angel in this whimsical Ealing-style comedy from British Lion, which keeps its feet firmly on the ground, spreading chuckles instead of sentiment and providing polished frolics in the process.
Webman’s assistant, Len Burrows (Philip Guard), wants to marry Jenny Lane (Sheila Sweet) but is afraid to approach her father (Edward Evans), who is a police sergeant.
Circumstances compel the angel to visit a dog track, and she gets mixed up with crooks who have their eyes on Webman’s safe.
In due course, however, she straightens out everyone’s troubles and melts Webman’s heart before returning to her celestial retreat.
Jerry Desmonde, Alfie Bass and a first-rate supporting cast help to put a high gloss on these heavenly capers.
The film was made at Beaconsfield Studios in Buckinghamshire, with location shooting at the Angel, Islington, Camden Passage and Harringay Stadium in London.
The Angel
Diane Cilento Joshua Webman
Felix Aylmer The Voice
Robert Eddison Parker
Jerry Desmonde Ned Sullivan
Joe Linnane Jenny Lane
Sheila Sweet Len Burrows
Philip Guard Mrs Burrows
Genitha Halsey Sergeant Lane
Edward Evans Mrs Lane
Elaine Wodson Lennox
Alfie Bass Boyd
Thomas Gallagher Mrs Trap
Phyllis Morris Schwartz
David Kossoff Stillvane
Raymond Rollett Sally
June Ellis Mr Meek
Herbert C. Walton Bookmaker
Freddie Watts Dog Owner
Cyril Smith Sue
Jean Aubrey Reg
Maurice Kaufmann Small Boy
Thomas Moore Spiderflash
Nelson’s Gift
Director
Alan Bromly
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Webman’s assistant, Len Burrows (Philip Guard), wants to marry Jenny Lane (Sheila Sweet) but is afraid to approach her father (Edward Evans), who is a police sergeant.
