My Three Angels

by Samuel Spewack, Bella Spewack

It is Christmas Eve in the tropical prison colony of Cayenne. Felix Dulay, a hopeless storekeeper, is fearfully awaiting the owner, Gaston. Providence has given the Dulays three guardian angels - three convicts! In no time they have cooked Christmas lunch - and Felix's books - and will loose their own executioner on Gaston for his cruel behaviour!3 women, 7 men

Genres: Plays

86 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1956

Reviews

[Davethorson]

Very amusing play which was the basis for the Humphrey Bogart-Peter Ustinov-Aldo Ray film "We're No Angels" as well as a later remake with Sean Penn. Having seen the Bogart film first, and always having loved it, the slight differences between the stage version and the filmed version seemed to make the play a bit "thinner" in spots. But overall, a very entertaining and amusing play which takes place at Christmas in a rather unlikely setting - Devil's Island. The 3 angels of the title are convicts who escape from the island and hole up - temporarily they think - at the home and general store of a rather namby pamby man, his elegant wife, and their daughter. Surprisingly, the 3 spend more time solving the family's problems - in hilarious and wicked fashion - than they do plotting their escape from the island. Read the play and see the movie - but make sure it's the Bogart version - in either order!

[Larry C]

I love the movie, We're No Angels. It's great to finally read the play that the movie is based on. It may not be out-right hilarious to some, but to me, this is just purely delightful. I would love to see it performed.

[Jennifer]

Very good! I picked this up because "We're No Angels" is one of my favorite films. The play version isn't as witty or funny as the movie, but an enjoyable read nonetheless.