Heaven Can Wait (1943): Perfery

Heaven Can Wait

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(1943)Directed by Ernst Lubitsch112 minComedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama

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

Henry Van Cleve (Don Ameche) dies in 1942 and walks into a waiting room at the gates of Hell, sure he has earned the place after a lifetime of spending, flirting and getting his way. His Excellency (Laird Cregar), the devil, is less certain, so Henry starts telling his story from the beginning. Ernst Lubitsch follows him through a 25-year marriage to Martha (Gene Tierney), and Cregar's host stays seated behind his desk, patient in his tailored suit, listening.

Don Amecheas Henry Van Cleve

Gene Tierneyas Martha Strabel Van Cleve

Charles Coburnas Hugo Van Cleve

Marjorie Mainas Mrs. Strabel

Laird Cregaras His Excellency

Spring Byingtonas Bertha Van Cleve

Allyn Joslynas Albert Van Cleve

Eugene Palletteas E.F. Strabel

Signe Hassoas Yvette ("Mademoiselle")

Louis Calhernas Randolph Van Cleve

Helene Reynoldsas Peggy Nash

Aubrey Matheras James

Tod Andrewsas Jack Van Cleve

Florence Batesas Mrs. Edna Craig (uncredited)

Scotty Beckettas Henry Van Cleve - Age 9 (uncredited)

Clara Blandickas Grandmother Van Cleve (uncredited)

Leonard Careyas Flogdell (uncredited)

JC James Conatyas Man in Park with Top Hat (uncredited)

JD Jack Deeryas Party Guest (uncredited)

Claire Du Breyas Miss Ralston - Jack's Secretary (uncredited)

Jay Eatonas Book Store Clerk (uncredited)

James Flavinas Policeman (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas Party Guest (uncredited)

Gary Grayas Boy in Park (uncredited)