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Heaven Can Wait( 1943)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Don Ameche

      Henry Van Cleve

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      Gene Tierney

      Martha Strabel Van Cleve

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      Charles Coburn

      Hugo Van Cleve

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      Marjorie Main

      Mrs. Strabel

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      Laird Cregar

      His Excellency

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      Spring Byington

      Bertha Van Cleve

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      Allyn Joslyn

      Albert Van Cleve

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      Eugene Pallette

      E.F. Strabel

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      Signe Hasso

      Yvette ("Mademoiselle")

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      Louis Calhern

      Randolph Van Cleve

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      Helene Reynolds

      Peggy Nash

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      Aubrey Mather

      James

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      Tod Andrews

      Jack Van Cleve

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      Florence Bates

      Mrs. Edna Craig (uncredited)

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      Scotty Beckett

      Henry Van Cleve - Age 9 (uncredited)

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      Clara Blandick

      Grandmother Van Cleve (uncredited)

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      Leonard Carey

      Flogdell (uncredited)

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      James Conaty

      Man in Park with Top Hat (uncredited)

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      Jack Deery

      Party Guest (uncredited)

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      Claire Du Brey

      Miss Ralston - Jack's Secretary (uncredited)

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      Jay Eaton

      Book Store Clerk (uncredited)

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      James Flavin

      Policeman (uncredited)

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      Bess Flowers

      Party Guest (uncredited)

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      Gary Gray

      Boy in Park (uncredited)

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      Alfred Hall

      Albert's Father (uncredited)

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      Grayce Hampton

      Albert's Mother (uncredited)

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      Marlene Mains

      Mary - Age 9 (uncredited)

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      Trudy Marshall

      Jane Van Cleve - Jack's Wife (uncredited)

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      Edwin Maxwell

      Doctor (uncredited)

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      Michael McLean

      Henry Van Cleve - as Baby (uncredited)

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      Doris Merrick

      Nellie Brown - Registered Nurse (uncredited)

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      Harold Miller

      Party Guest (uncredited)

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      Dickie Moore

      Henry Van Cleve - Age 15 (uncredited)

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      Bert Moorhouse

      Party Guest (uncredited)

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      Clarence Muse

      Jasper (uncredited)

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      Monty O'Grady

      Party Guest (uncredited)

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      Anne O'Neal

      Day Nurse (uncredited)

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      Gerald Pierce

      Elevator Operator (uncredited)

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      Nino Pipitone Jr.

      Jack Van Cleve - as Child (uncredited)

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      June Preston

      Jack Van Cleve daughter (age 13) (uncredited)

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      Maureen Roden-Ryan

      Bediliah - Nurse in Park (uncredited)

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      Anita Sharp-Bolster

      Mrs. Cooper-Cooper (uncredited)

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      Gerald Oliver Smith

      Smith - Van Cleve's Second Butler (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • afterlife
    • hell
    • based on play or musical
    • devil