afterlife,hell,based on play or musical,devil

Heaven Can Wait (1943)

Poster for Heaven Can Wait

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Ernst Lubitsch
  • Profile picture of Don Ameche
    Henry Van Cleve Don Ameche
  • Profile picture of Gene Tierney
    Martha Strabel Van Cleve Gene Tierney
  • Profile picture of Charles Coburn
    Hugo Van Cleve Charles Coburn
  • Profile picture of Marjorie Main
    Mrs. Strabel Marjorie Main
  • Profile picture of Laird Cregar
    His Excellency Laird Cregar
  • Profile picture of Spring Byington
    Bertha Van Cleve Spring Byington
  • Profile picture of Allyn Joslyn
    Albert Van Cleve Allyn Joslyn
  • Profile picture of Eugene Pallette
    E.F. Strabel Eugene Pallette

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Keywords

  • afterlife
  • hell
  • based on play or musical
  • devil