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.
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: August 5, 1943
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
Screenplay
- Leslie Bush-Fekete (Theatre Play)
- Samson Raphaelson (Screenplay)
Music: Cyril J. Mockridge, Alfred Newman
Cinematography: Edward Cronjager
Editing: Dorothy Spencer
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Themes
Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
afterlife, hell, based on play or musical, devil
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heaven Can Wait about?
- 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.
- Who directed Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
- Who stars in Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait stars Don Ameche, Gene Tierney, Charles Coburn, Marjorie Main, Laird Cregar, Spring Byington.
- How long is Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait is a Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama film.
- Where was Heaven Can Wait produced?
- Heaven Can Wait was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Heaven Can Wait?
- The themes of Heaven Can Wait include: Reflections on Life and Death.