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MOVIE · 1943

Heaven Can Wait

He believed in Love… Honor… and Obey – That Impulse!

★ 6.9ComedyRomanceFantasyDrama

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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Story

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.

CAST

Featured cast

Don AmecheHenry Van Cleve
Gene TierneyMartha Strabel Van Cleve
Charles CoburnHugo Van Cleve
Marjorie MainMrs. Strabel
Laird CregarHis Excellency
Spring ByingtonBertha Van Cleve
Allyn JoslynAlbert Van Cleve
Eugene PalletteE.F. Strabel

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