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It’s possible that most films featuring MM are musts. Her best scene perhaps comes when she attempts to lure Hamilton into bed – when he finally runs off, she stands in the doorway…her back to the camera the ends of her evening wear held wide open! Her overall fervor takes on particular meaning when you remember she supplied The Demon Voice for ‘The Exorcist’. Even with rather sub-level material like this, MM gives it her subtextual all. toward the end.Īnd what can be said about McCambridge?! Though she also should have had more of a big-screen life, I’ve never seen her bad. She gets my ‘Nice Try Award’ for her work here, though esp.

Angel baby movie 1961 tv#

Though she appeared more on tv than in film, Jens would go on to a more interesting performance in ‘Seconds’.

In this period of his career, Reynolds probably got whatever ne’er-do-well role James Caan turned down.

Henry Jones and Joan Blondell make for a fun couple and they have an easy rapport. Related movies to watch are The Prince of Tides, The Cobweb and The Umbrella. His performance here is no exception you almost buy it. If you liked Angel Baby you are looking for Serious drama type movies. Speaking of which – that cast! In his early roles, it seems Hamilton really wanted to be taken seriously as an actor.

Angel baby movie 1961 download#

Where to Watch Angel Baby Angel Baby is available to watch, stream, download and buy on demand at Amazon, Google Play, YouTube VOD and Vudu. It has received poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.1. It’s quite amazing to watch everyone keeping such a straight face. Angel Baby is a 1961 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes. It’s at least something of a guilty pleasure, even if it only slightly leans toward camp. Not a must – but may very well leave you agog.

An effective portrayal of belief in faith healing.

Angel Baby is also notable as Burt Reynolds’ screen debut. Indeed, it’s the role of faith as a manipulative ploy which drives the film’s narrative then - as now - faith healers continue to dupe willing audiences, simply because of their desire to believe. Salome Jens is convincing in the lead role as a troubled woman who naively believes that God (working through handsome George Hamilton) has performed a miracle equally compelling is Mercedes Cambridge as Hamilton’s devout older wife, who uses her faith as a sincere excuse to manipulate those around her. Angel Baby is a film directed by Paul Wendkos, Hubert Cornfield with George Hamilton, Mercedes McCambridge, Joan Blondell, Henry Jones, Burt Reynolds. This B-level Elmer Gantry remains an enjoyable look at backwoods evangelism and the power of faith to shape lives. Soon she’s taken in by a crooked promoter (Roger Clark), who hopes to convince the public that “Angel Baby” can heal. When a mute woman (Salome Jens) believes she’s been healed by a revivalist (George Hamilton), her faith in God is renewed, and she starts preaching.

“God gave her voice, and he said, ‘Angel Baby, you teach them scriptures with your voice!'”