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 it all yourself and don't thank anyone". But when Bogart won the Academy Award, which he truly coveted despite his well-advertised disdain for Hollywood, he said "It's a long way from the Belgian Congo to the stage of this theatre. It's nicer to be here. Thank you very much ... No one does it alone. As in tennis, you need a good opponent or partner to bring out the best in you. John and Katie helped me to be where I am now". Despite the thrilling win and the recognition, Bogart later commented, "The way to survive an Oscar is