The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941)

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107 min - Comedy | Drama | Fantasy - 29 October 1941 (USA)

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A 19th Century New Hampshire farmer who makes a compact with the Devil for economic success enlists Daniel Webster to extract him from his contract.

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
	Edward Arnold	...	Daniel Webster
	Walter Huston	...	Mr. Scratch
	Jane Darwell	...	Ma Stone
	Simone Simon	...	Belle
	Gene Lockhart	...	Squire Slossum
	John Qualen	...	Miser Stevens
	H.B. Warner	...	Justice John Hathorne
	Frank Conlan	...	Sheriff
	Lindy Wade	...	Daniel Stone
	George Cleveland	...	Cy Bibber
	Anne Shirley	...	Mary Stone
	James Craig	...	Jabez Stone
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
	William Alland	...	Guide (scenes deleted)
	Sarah Edwards	...	Lucy Slossum (scenes deleted)
	Fern Emmett	...	Wife (scenes deleted)

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Storyline

A down-on-his-luck farmer makes a deal with the devil for seven years of prosperity. When Mr. Scratch comes to collect, orator and hero of the common man Daniel Webster comes to the rescue. Based on the short story by Stephen Vincent Benet. Also known as "All That Money Can Buy." Written by Little Pine Weasel <kristinat@cerritos.edu>

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A GREAT MOTION PICTURE DARES TO BE DIFFERENT! (original print media ad - all caps) See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 October 1941 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Alles was Geld kaufen kann See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

William Dieterle Productions See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min | USA: 85 min (cut version)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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Trivia

"Theater Guild on the Air" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on April 2, 1949 with Walter Huston reprising his film role under the play title "ALL THAT MONEY CAN BUY". See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Webster falls asleep in the carriage in Cross Corners, the position of his hand and arm changes. See more »

Quotes

Daniel Webster: It is the eternal right of every man to raise his fist against his fate1
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The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941)
All That Money Can Buy (original title)

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