Mr. Soft Touch (1949): Cast & Plot
Mr. Soft Touch is a 1949 crime drama directed by Gordon Douglas and Henry Levin, starring Glenn Ford as Joe Miracle, Ray Mayer and Angela Clarke. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Directors
- Gordon Douglas and Henry Levin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mr. Soft Touch About?
The premise of Mr. Soft Touch without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A relentless chase forces former WWII hero Joe Miracle to confront his past when a gangster seizes his nightclub and kills his partner. Determined to survive, Joe robs the club’s safe, escapes to a settlement house, and evades the mob that’s hot on his trail, knowing a bullet can outrun any run.
Mr. Soft Touch Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- christmas
- gangster
- nightclub
- gambling slang
- arson fire
- san francisco california
- christmas movie
- post world war two
- new york city
- gang leader
- betrayal
- loaded dice
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- stacked deck
- dealing seconds
- gambling syndicate
- stock footage
- craps shooting
- shooting craps
- ten the hard way
- snake eyes
- double sixes
- police
- police officer
- 1940s
- opens with a car chase
- christmas eve party
- mistaken identity
- dead brother
- disguised as santa claus
- hand bell
- female social worker
- court appearance
- man woman romance
- bag of money
- reference to grover cleveland
- held hostage
- piano as a gift
- unscrupulous newspaper reporter
- revolver
- hearing aid
- blanket
- towel
- charity worker
- kiss
- burned out building
- donation
- police road block
- gutter
- shot in the back
- romantic reunion
Mr. Soft Touch Cast & Characters
Glenn Ford leads the cast as Joe Miracle, with Ray Mayer as Victor Christopher (Uncredited) and Angela Clarke as Clara Christopher (Uncredited). Directed by Gordon Douglas and Henry Levin; 45 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Gordon Douglas
- Co-director Henry Levin
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Glenn Ford as Joe Miracle - Ray Mayer as Victor Christopher (Uncredited)
- Angela Clarke as Clara Christopher (Uncredited)
- Evelyn Keyes as Jenny Jones
Also Starring in Mr. Soft Touch
· 41 more- John Ireland Henry 'Early' Byrd
- Roman Bohnen Barney Teener
- Olin Howland Skinny Santa Claus (Uncredited)
- Paul Maxey Fat Santa Claus (Uncredited)
- Ralph Littlefield Santa Claus (Uncredited)
- Ted de Corsia Rainey
- Jack Gordon Fanner (Uncredited)
- Frank O'Connor Used Car Salesman (Uncredited)
- Helene Stanley Donna (Uncredited)
- Ray Teal Squad Car Police Officer (Uncredited)
- Mary Gordon Slatternly Woman Tenant (Uncredited)
- Frank Mills Gambler (Uncredited)
- Mike Lally Henchman (Uncredited)
- Charles Trowbridge Judge Fuller (Uncredited)
- Ralph Dunn Tollgate Policeman (Uncredited)
- Al Hill Fire Chief (Uncredited)
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- Harry Tenbrook Bystander at Fire (Uncredited)
- Brick Sullivan Traffic Cop (Uncredited)
- Harry Shannon Police Sergeant Garrett
- Clara Blandick Susan Balmuss
- Myron Healey Doctor (Uncredited)
- Gordon Jones Muggles (Uncredited)
- Beulah Bondi Mrs. Hangale
- William Edmunds Alex, Janitor (Uncredited)
- Stanley Clements Yonzi
- William Bishop Radio Broadcaster (Voice) (Uncredited)
- Teddy Infuhr Jackie (Uncredited)
- Ralph Volkie Piano Mover (Uncredited)
- Percy Kilbride Rickle
- Maudie Prickett Ugly Old Maid Tenant (Uncredited)
- Leon Tyler Percentage (Uncredited)
- Al Murphy Driver (Uncredited)
- Ilka Grüning Old Woman (Uncredited)
- Gene Collins Yanzi's Cohort (Uncredited)
- Shimen Ruskin Gus (Uncredited)
- Mikel Conrad Officer Miller (Uncredited)
- William Vedder Gardner (Uncredited)
- Jack Herrick Indigent Boarder (Uncredited)
- Tony Taylor Little Boy (Uncredited)
- Lora Lee Michel Sonya (Uncredited)
- William Rhinehart Al (Uncredited)
More from Gordon Douglas and Henry Levin
More films directed by Gordon Douglas and Henry Levin, best-rated first: Them!, Skin Game, Where the Boys Are and Scout’s Honor.
Mr. Soft Touch Plot Summary
What happens in Mr. Soft Touch from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Polish American Joe Miracle returns from fighting in World War II, only to find his San Francisco nightclub taken over by the mob, and his friend and partner Leo missing and presumed murdered. He steals $100,000 from his former business, planning to leave the country. Victor Christopher and Clara Christopher had purchased a ticket for him to sail, but could only secure passage on a ship that sails on Christmas Eve, two days later. He must hide until then. When the police come to stop Victor because he is causing a disturbance, Joe pretends to be him in order to spend the night safely in jail.
Full summary
The whole story of Mr. Soft Touch, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mr. Soft Touch?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the Polish‑American veteran who returns to San Francisco after World War II?
Cars in Mr. Soft Touch
30 cars on screen, including the 1946 Lincoln Sedan and the 1947 Mercury Eight.
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1946 Lincoln Sedan Important role -
1947 Mercury Eight Important role -
1949 Mercury Sport Sedan Important role -
Harley-Davidson Police Special Minor role
Mr. Soft Touch Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Purificazione” and “Der Mann, der zu Weihnachten kam”.
- Also known as
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- Purificazione
- Der Mann, der zu Weihnachten kam
- Tu eres mi vida
- A Vida é um Jogo
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Walk Softly, Stranger, Guns, Girls and Gangsters and The Merry Gentleman.
Mr. Soft Touch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mr. Soft Touch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. Soft Touch?
Mr. Soft Touch runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Mr. Soft Touch released?
Mr. Soft Touch was released on July 28, 1949.
Who directed Mr. Soft Touch?
Mr. Soft Touch was directed by Gordon Douglas and Henry Levin.
More films by Gordon Douglas Who is in the cast of Mr. Soft Touch?
Mr. Soft Touch stars Glenn Ford as Joe Miracle, Ray Mayer as Victor Christopher (Uncredited) and Angela Clarke as Clara Christopher (Uncredited), among 45 credited actors.
Does Mr. Soft Touch have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. Soft Touch has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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