Heaven Can Wait (1943)

  • NR
  • 08/11/1943 (US)
  • Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
  • 1h 52m

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

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.

Samson Raphaelson

Screenplay

Ernst Lubitsch

Director

Cast

Don Ameche's headshot

Don Ameche

Henry Van Cleve
Gene Tierney's headshot

Gene Tierney

Martha Strabel Van Cleve
Charles Coburn's headshot

Charles Coburn

Hugo Van Cleve
Marjorie Main's headshot

Marjorie Main

Mrs. Strabel
Laird Cregar's headshot

Laird Cregar

His Excellency
Spring Byington's headshot

Spring Byington

Bertha Van Cleve
Allyn Joslyn's headshot

Allyn Joslyn

Albert Van Cleve
Eugene Pallette's headshot

Eugene Pallette

E.F. Strabel

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