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Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: August 5, 1943

Runtime: 112 minutes

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama

Rating: ⭐ 6.9/10 (231 votes)

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Cast

  • Don Ameche

    Don Ameche

    Henry Van Cleve

  • Gene Tierney

    Gene Tierney

    Martha Strabel Van Cleve

  • Charles Coburn

    Charles Coburn

    Hugo Van Cleve

  • Marjorie Main

    Marjorie Main

    Mrs. Strabel

  • Laird Cregar

    Laird Cregar

    His Excellency

  • Spring Byington

    Spring Byington

    Bertha Van Cleve

  • Allyn Joslyn

    Allyn Joslyn

    Albert Van Cleve

  • Eugene Pallette

    Eugene Pallette

    E.F. Strabel

  • Signe Hasso

    Signe Hasso

    Yvette ("Mademoiselle")

  • Louis Calhern

    Louis Calhern

    Randolph Van Cleve

  • Helene Reynolds

    Helene Reynolds

    Peggy Nash

  • Aubrey Mather

    Aubrey Mather

    James

  • Tod Andrews

    Tod Andrews

    Jack Van Cleve

  • Florence Bates

    Florence Bates

    Mrs. Edna Craig (uncredited)

  • Scotty Beckett

    Scotty Beckett

    Henry Van Cleve - Age 9 (uncredited)

  • Clara Blandick

    Clara Blandick

    Grandmother Van Cleve (uncredited)

  • Leonard Carey

    Leonard Carey

    Flogdell (uncredited)

  • Claire Du Brey

    Claire Du Brey

    Miss Ralston - Jack's Secretary (uncredited)

  • Jay Eaton

    Jay Eaton

    Book Store Clerk (uncredited)

  • James Flavin

    James Flavin

    Policeman (uncredited)

  • Bess Flowers

    Bess Flowers

    Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Gary Gray

    Gary Gray

    Boy in Park (uncredited)

  • Grayce Hampton

    Grayce Hampton

    Albert's Mother (uncredited)

  • Trudy Marshall

    Trudy Marshall

    Jane Van Cleve - Jack's Wife (uncredited)

  • Edwin Maxwell

    Edwin Maxwell

    Doctor (uncredited)

  • Doris Merrick

    Doris Merrick

    Nellie Brown - Registered Nurse (uncredited)

  • Harold Miller

    Harold Miller

    Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Dickie Moore

    Dickie Moore

    Henry Van Cleve - Age 15 (uncredited)

  • Bert Moorhouse

    Bert Moorhouse

    Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Clarence Muse

    Clarence Muse

    Jasper (uncredited)

  • Monty O'Grady

    Monty O'Grady

    Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Gerald Pierce

    Gerald Pierce

    Elevator Operator (uncredited)

  • Anita Sharp-Bolster

    Anita Sharp-Bolster

    Mrs. Cooper-Cooper (uncredited)

  • Gerald Oliver Smith

    Gerald Oliver Smith

    Smith - Van Cleve's Second Butler (uncredited)