Heaven Can Wait

Aug 5, 1943

1h 52m

★ 6.9

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.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Fantasy

Drama

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Heaven Can Wait Trailers

Cast

Henry Van Cleve

Don Ameche

Martha Strabel Van Cleve

Gene Tierney

Hugo Van Cleve

Charles Coburn

Mrs. Strabel

Marjorie Main

His Excellency

Laird Cregar

Bertha Van Cleve

Spring Byington

Albert Van Cleve

Allyn Joslyn

E.F. Strabel

Eugene Pallette

Yvette ("Mademoiselle")

Signe Hasso

Randolph Van Cleve

Louis Calhern

Peggy Nash

Helene Reynolds

James

Aubrey Mather

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