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Heaven Can Wait

Heaven Can Wait

AUG 5, 1943 · 112 MIN · DIR. ERNST LUBITSCH

ComedyRomanceFantasyDrama

Spoiled playboy Henry van Cleve dies and arrives at the entrance to Hell, a final destination he is sure he deserves after living a life of profligacy. The devil, however, isn't so sure Henry meets Hell's standards. Convinced he is where he belongs, Henry recounts his life's deeds, both good and bad, including an act of indiscretion during his 25-year marriage to his wife, Martha, with the hope that "His Excellency" will arrive at the proper judgment.

Cast

  • Don Ameche

    Don Ameche

    Henry Van Cleve

  • Gene Tierney

    Gene Tierney

    Martha Strabel Van Cleve

  • Charles Coburn

    Charles Coburn

    Hugo Van Cleve

  • Marjorie Main

    Marjorie Main

    Mrs. Strabel

  • Laird Cregar

    Laird Cregar

    His Excellency

  • Spring Byington

    Spring Byington

    Bertha Van Cleve

  • Allyn Joslyn

    Allyn Joslyn

    Albert Van Cleve

  • Eugene Pallette

    Eugene Pallette

    E.F. Strabel

  • Signe Hasso

    Signe Hasso

    Yvette ("Mademoiselle")

  • Louis Calhern

    Louis Calhern

    Randolph Van Cleve

  • Helene Reynolds

    Helene Reynolds

    Peggy Nash

  • Aubrey Mather

    Aubrey Mather

    James

Crew

Screenplay

Samson Raphaelson

Director of Photography

Edward Cronjager

Editor

Dorothy Spencer

Original Music Composer

Cyril J. Mockridge

Original Music Composer

Alfred Newman

Producer

Ernst Lubitsch

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