Heaven Can Wait
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “He believed in Love… Honor… and Obey – That Impulse!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 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
Signe HassoYvette ("Mademoiselle")
Louis CalhernRandolph Van Cleve🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heaven Can Wait about?
- 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.
- Who directed Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
- When was Heaven Can Wait released?
- Heaven Can Wait was released on August 5, 1943.
- How long is Heaven Can Wait?
- Heaven Can Wait has a runtime of 1h 52m.
- Where can I track Heaven Can Wait?
- You can track Heaven Can Wait on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












