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Heaven Can Wait

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

1943 · NR · 1h 52m

Directed by Ernst Lubitsch

6.9

TMDB audience score
255 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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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)