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Heaven Can Wait (1943)
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Release Date:
11 August 1943 (USA)
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Tagline:
He believed in Love . . . Honor . . . and Obey - That Impulse!
Plot:
An old roué arrives in Hades to review his life with Satan, who will rule on his eligibility to enter the Underworld. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for 3 Oscars.
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the best nostalgic romantic comedy I've ever seen
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Gene Tierney | ... | Martha |
 | Don Ameche | ... | Henry Van Cleve |
 | Charles Coburn | ... | Hugo Van Cleve |
| Marjorie Main | ... | Mrs. Strable |
| Laird Cregar | ... | His Excellency |
| Spring Byington | ... | Bertha Van Cleve |
| Allyn Joslyn | ... | Albert Van Cleve |
| Eugene Pallette | ... | E.F. Strable |
| Signe Hasso | ... | Mademoiselle |
| Louis Calhern | ... | Randolph Van Cleve |
| Helene Reynolds | ... | Peggy Nash |
| Aubrey Mather | ... | James |
| Tod Andrews | ... | Jack Van Cleve (as Michael Ames) |
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Runtime:
112 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Recording)
Certification:
UK:A (original rating) |
UK:U (re-rating) (2005) |
USA:Approved (certificate #9073) |
Finland:S |
Germany:12 |
Sweden:15
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The lead was written with Fredric March or Rex Harrison in mind. Ernst Lubitsch was most disappointed when 20th Century Fox boss Darryl F. Zanuck insisted on casting Don Ameche for commercial reasons. Lubitsch later recanted his opposition to Ameche, won over by the actor's dedication and professionalism.
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Continuity: In the breakfast scene just before Martha (Tierney) comes home to her parents Mr. Strabelle is served a large second helping of pancakes. Moments late when the camera gives him a medium shot, the stack is gone and the butler refills his plate.
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Henry Van Cleve:
Don't buy this book
[How to make your Husband Happy]
Henry Van Cleve: , you don't need it. I'll tell you something more appropriate for you -
[Leave the Nest and Fly Away with me]
Henry Van Cleve: .
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[How to make your Husband Happy]
Henry Van Cleve: , you don't need it. I'll tell you something more appropriate for you -
[Leave the Nest and Fly Away with me]
Henry Van Cleve: .
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Making 'Sólo con tu pareja' (2006) (V)
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Soundtrack:
Auld Lang Syne
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Another Lubitsch masterpiece, Heaven Can Wait is in brilliant color. It is extremely well acted, charming, and in its own way, timeless. It takes place mainly around the turn of the century though it does transcend decades. It is the engaging story of wealthy would-be playboy Henry Van Cleeve, magnificently played by Don Ameche, whose heart is captured by Gene Tierney. Since he always had a bit of the rogue in him, and acted mischievously at times, upon death Henry goes directly to see Satan (played winningly by Laird Cregar) to accept his fate of eternal damnation. Thus, the story of his life is told to Satan via flashback in most ingenious fashion. I don't wish to give any more away. It is marvelous fare for the entire family. See it and revel in it.