Heaven Can Wait
A spoiled playboy who believes he's earned a place in Hell recounts his scandalous life to Satan, hoping to be judged worthy of eternal damnation.
“He believed in Love… Honor… and Obey – That Impulse!”
Synopsis
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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Edited by Dorothy SpencerShot by Edward CronjagerScored by Alfred Newman
Also known as
- Der Geburtstagde
- Ein himmlischer Sünderde
- El diablo dijo noes
- Le ciel peut attendrefr
- Il cielo può attendereit
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16 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Gene Tierney
as Martha Strabel Van Cleve
Don Ameche
as Henry Van Cleve
Charles Coburn
as Hugo Van Cleve
Marjorie Main
as Mrs. Strabel
Laird Cregar
as His Excellency
Spring Byington
as Bertha Van Cleve
Allyn Joslyn
as Albert Van Cleve
Eugene Pallette
as E.F. Strabel
Signe Hasso
as Mademoiselle
Louis Calhern
as Randolph Van Cleve
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