Heaven Can Wait

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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Release date

5 Aug 1943

Runtime

1 h 52 min

• TMDB 6.9

Genres

• Comedy
• Romance
• Fantasy
• Drama

Director

Ernst Lubitsch

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Countries

• US

Cast

Don Amecheas Henry Van CleveGene Tierneyas Martha Strabel Van CleveCharles Coburnas Hugo Van CleveMarjorie Mainas Mrs. StrabelLaird Cregaras His ExcellencySpring Byingtonas Bertha Van CleveAllyn Joslynas Albert Van CleveEugene Palletteas E.F. StrabelSigne Hassoas Yvette ("Mademoiselle")Louis Calhernas Randolph Van Cleve

Writers

Samson Raphaelson

Composer

CJCyril J. MockridgeAlfred Newman

Cinematography

Edward Cronjager

Studios

20th Century Fox

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