We're No Angels (1955 film) We're No Angels (1955 film) We're No Angels is a 1955 Christmas comedy film starring an ensemble cast of Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov, Aldo Ray, Joan Bennett, Basil Rathbone, and Leo G. Carroll. Shot in both VistaVision and Technicolor, the Paramount Studios production was directed by Michael Curtiz, who had directed Bogart in "Casablanca" when both were under contract to Warner Brothers. It is one of Bogart's rare comedies. The screenplay was written by Ranald MacDougall, based on the play "My Three Angels" by Samuel and Bella Spewack, which itself was based upon the French play "La Cuisine Des Anges"
Humphrey Bogart second marriage was on the rocks, and he was less than happy with his acting career. He became depressed, irritable and drank heavily. In 1934, Bogart had starred in the Broadway play "Invitation to a Murder" at the Theatre Masque, which was renamed the John Golden Theatre in 1937. The producer, Arthur Hopkins, heard the play from off-stage and was interested. He sent for Bogart, and offered him the role of escaped murderer Duke Mantee in Robert E. Sherwood's new play, "The Petrified Forest". Hopkins later recalled: Although Leslie Howard was the star, "New York Times" critic Brooks Atkinson said