---
title: "Angel in My Pocket"
year: 1969
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/angel-in-my-pocket-1969"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 121043
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "G"
---

# Angel in My Pocket (1969) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/angel-in-my-pocket-1969

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Angel in My Pocket is a film first released in 1969. Catalogued under Comedy, Family. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A newly ordained minister battles quirky townsfolk to bring peace to a restless Kansas town."

### Why Watch
- Charming performances by Andy Griffith and Jerry Van Dyke
- Humorous look at small‑town dynamics
- Family‑friendly comedy with heart

### Caveats & Content Note
- May feel dated to modern audiences
- Predictable plot
- Tone & Suitability: The film is light‑hearted and suitable for all ages, with no explicit content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: family, lighthearted, comedic, small-town, feel-good

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/angel-in-my-pocket-1969#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alan Rafkin
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Andy Griffith** as *Reverend Samuel D. Whitehead*
- **Jerry Van Dyke** as *Emery*
- **Kay Medford** as *Racine*
- **Lee Meriwether** as *Mary Elizabeth Whitehead*
- **Henry Jones** as *Will Sinclair*
- **Edgar Buchanan** as *Axel Gresham*
- **Gary Collins** as *Art Shields*
- **Parker Fennelly** as *Calvin Grey*
- **Jack Dodson** as *Norman Gresham*
- **Margaret Hamilton** as *Rhoda*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Angel in My Pocket released?
It was released in the United States on April 2, 1969.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy and family film.

### Q: Who are the lead actors in the movie?
The cast includes Andy Griffith, Jerry Van Dyke, Kay Medford, Lee Meriwether, and Henry Jones.

### Q: Where is the story set?
The story takes place in the small Kansas town of Wood Falls.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about one hour and forty‑five minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Angel in My Pocket — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121043)
- [Angel in My Pocket (1969) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/93894-angel-in-my-pocket/prehled/)
- [Angel in My Pocket (1969) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/185460-angel-in-my-pocket)
- [Angel in My Pocket (1969)](https://www.sms.cz/film/angel-in-my-pocket)

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