
Angel on My Shoulder(1946)
The Devil arranges for a deceased gangster to return to Earth as a well-respected judge to make up for his previous life.


Daniel Gelin and Juliette Faber star as a blissfully happy honeymooning couple. They are so happy that they arouse the jealous attentions of Satan. The Dark Prince sends an emissary to beak up the romance, but his advocate is promptly challenged by a representative from "up above."

Simone Renant
Eva Parker / Angel

François Périer
Ben Atkinson / The Devil

Pierre Larquey
Jérôme Chambon

Juliette Faber
Martine

Daniel Gélin
Michel

Henri Crémieux
L'avocat

André Bervil
Stéphane

Nicolas Amato
Un serveur du cabaret
Jean Berton
Le directeur de l'hôtel
Robert Balpo
M. Bricard
The Temptation of Barbizon is a comedy, fantasy, romance film released in 1946 exploring themes of angel, devil. Directed by Jean Stelli, it stars Simone Renant, François Périer, Pierre Larquey. Daniel Gelin and Juliette Faber star as a blissfully happy honeymooning couple. They are so happy that they arouse the jealous attentions of Satan. The Dark Prince sends an emissary to beak up the romance, but his advocate is promptly challenged by a representative from "up above."
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