Heaven Can Wait

Heaven Can Wait (1943)

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

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.

Date of release
1943-08-05
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (255)
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Director
Ernst Lubitsch

Casting

  • 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

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