Heaven Can Wait
He believed in Love… Honor… and Obey – That Impulse!
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.
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Signature
- Drama · Wonder · Craft
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Cast
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30 billed performers
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What It's About
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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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- Release date
- Aug 5, 1943
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
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- Language
- English, French
- Country
- United States of America
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