Movie·1943·1h 52m
Heaven Can Wait
He believed in Love… Honor… and Obey – That Impulse!
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Samson Raphaelson
Producer
Ernst Lubitsch
Cinematography
Edward Cronjager
Music
Cyril J. Mockridge
Editor
Dorothy Spencer
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Region: US
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Cast
Don Ameche
Henry Van Cleve
Gene Tierney
Martha Strabel Van Cleve
Charles Coburn
Hugo Van Cleve
Marjorie Main
Mrs. Strabel
Laird Cregar
His Excellency
Spring Byington
Bertha Van Cleve
Allyn Joslyn
Albert Van Cleve
Eugene Pallette
E.F. Strabel
Signe Hasso
Yvette ("Mademoiselle")
Louis Calhern
Randolph Van Cleve
Helene Reynolds
Peggy Nash
Aubrey Mather
James
Tod Andrews
Jack Van Cleve
Florence Bates
Mrs. Edna Craig (uncredited)
Scotty Beckett
Henry Van Cleve - Age 9 (uncredited)
Clara Blandick
Grandmother Van Cleve (uncredited)
Leonard Carey
Flogdell (uncredited)
James Conaty
Man in Park with Top Hat (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Samson Raphaelson
Screenplay
Ernst Lubitsch
Director, Producer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
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