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Half Angel

  • 1951
  • Approved
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Joseph Cotten and Loretta Young in Half Angel (1951)
ComedyRomance

Nurse Nora Gilpin is attracted to lawyer John Raymond whom she dislikes during the day and seduces during the night, when she sleepwalks.Nurse Nora Gilpin is attracted to lawyer John Raymond whom she dislikes during the day and seduces during the night, when she sleepwalks.Nurse Nora Gilpin is attracted to lawyer John Raymond whom she dislikes during the day and seduces during the night, when she sleepwalks.

  • Director
    • Richard Sale
  • Writers
    • Robert Riskin
    • George Carleton Brown
  • Stars
    • Loretta Young
    • Joseph Cotten
    • Cecil Kellaway
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    401
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Sale
    • Writers
      • Robert Riskin
      • George Carleton Brown
    • Stars
      • Loretta Young
      • Joseph Cotten
      • Cecil Kellaway
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Loretta Young
    Loretta Young
    • Nora Gilpin
    Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten
    • John Raymond Jr.
    Cecil Kellaway
    Cecil Kellaway
    • Harry Gilpin
    Basil Ruysdael
    Basil Ruysdael
    • Dr. Jackson
    Jim Backus
    Jim Backus
    • Michael Hogan
    Irene Ryan
    Irene Ryan
    • Nurse Kay
    John Ridgely
    John Ridgely
    • Tim McCarey
    Lou Nova
    Lou Nova
    • Fighter
    • (scenes deleted)
    Robert Adler
    Robert Adler
    • Milkman
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Brooks
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Harris Brown
    • Horace, Justice of the Peace
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Carter
    Harry Carter
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Luther Crockett
    • Boss
    • (uncredited)
    Oliver Cross
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Daly
    • Joe, the Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Davidson
    • Best Man
    • (uncredited)
    John Davidson
    John Davidson
    • Best Man
    • (uncredited)
    George Eldredge
    George Eldredge
    • Court Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Sale
    • Writers
      • Robert Riskin
      • George Carleton Brown
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    • Trivia
      During pre-production, freelancer Loretta Young had director approval, and very reluctantly was talked into accepting Jules Dassin. Ten days into shooting she refused to work with him any further, telling the producer to either replace her or the director. Overnight Dassin was dropped and she approved Richard Sale, who completed the film.
    • Goofs
      Loretta Young puts on a white underskirt from which she loses a piece of lace. Later when she takes it out of a draw to prove that it's intact it not only looks shorter but it's now pink.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Porky's (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      My Castle in the Sand
      Music by Alfred Newman
      Lyrics by Ralph Blane
      Performed by Loretta Young
      Played often in the score

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    Very Underrated

    Half Angel (1951)

    *** 1/2 (out of 4)

    Incredibly charming and sweet romantic comedy about a shy and ordinary girl (Loretta Young) who doesn't know it but is in love with a lawyer (Joseph Cotten). She's about to be married to another man but she also sleepwalks and this is when she's able to confess her love for the lawyer. When she's awake, she hates him. This film doesn't have the best reputation but I loved nearly every second of it. You've certainly gotta wonder how Young can walk and talk while "sleepwalking" but that minor quibble aside, this is a great little gem. Young and Cotten have great chemistry together and both are very light on their feet and give terrific comedic performances. I've never seen Cotten so funny, although I haven't seen him in too many comedies. Young is a charming as ever and the supporting cast offers nice laughs as well. This Technicolor film is yet another Young film in the vaults of Fox.
    • Michael_Elliott
    • Feb 25, 2008
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    • Release date
      • May 5, 1951 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Half an Angel
    • Filming locations
      • Cyclone Racer Roller Coaster, Nu Pike Amusement Park, Long Beach, California, USA(The name was "The Pike" in 1951)
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 17 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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