Heaven Can Wait

Heaven Can Wait

1943
1h 52m
6.9

6.9/10

245 votes • View on IMDb

"He believed in Love… Honor… and Obey – That Impulse!"

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English French

Quick Facts

Release Date August 5, 1943
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0035979

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

Key Crew

Ernst Lubitsch
Director
Samson Raphaelson
Screenplay
Ernst Lubitsch
Producer