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He believed in Love… Honor… and Obey – That Impulse! - Heaven Can Wait
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Title: Heaven Can Wait

Release Date: 5 Aug 1943

Runtime: 1h 52m

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama

Director: 20th Century Fox

Production Companies: 20th Century Fox

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.

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Average Vote: 6.899 (223 votes)

Cast

  • Henry Van Cleve: Don Ameche
  • Martha Strabel Van Cleve: Gene Tierney
  • Hugo Van Cleve: Charles Coburn
  • Mrs. Strabel: Marjorie Main
  • His Excellency: Laird Cregar
  • Bertha Van Cleve: Spring Byington
  • Albert Van Cleve: Allyn Joslyn
  • E.F. Strabel: Eugene Pallette
  • Yvette ("Mademoiselle"): Signe Hasso
  • Randolph Van Cleve: Louis Calhern
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