Heaven Can Wait
He believed in Love… Honor… and Obey – That Impulse!
6.9(250) 1943-08-05 112 minComedyRomanceFantasyDrama
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.
ScreenplaySamson Raphaelson
DirectorErnst Lubitsch
ProducerErnst Lubitsch
Original Music ComposerCyril J. Mockridge
Original Music ComposerAlfred Newman
Cast & characters
Don Ameche
as Henry Van Cleve
Gene Tierney
as Martha Strabel 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 Yvette ("Mademoiselle")
Louis Calhern
as Randolph Van Cleve
Helene Reynolds
as Peggy Nash
Aubrey Mather
as James
Tod Andrews
as Jack Van Cleve
Florence Bates
as Mrs. Edna Craig (uncredited)
Scotty Beckett
as Henry Van Cleve - Age 9 (uncredited)
Clara Blandick
as Grandmother Van Cleve (uncredited)
Leonard Carey
as Flogdell (uncredited)
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James Conaty
as Man in Park with Top Hat (uncredited)
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Jack Deery
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Claire Du Brey
as Miss Ralston - Jack's Secretary (uncredited)
Jay Eaton
as Book Store Clerk (uncredited)
James Flavin
as Policeman (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Gary Gray
as Boy in Park (uncredited)
