Heaven Can Wait (1943)
Comedy
Romance
Fantasy
Drama
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.
Cast
Henry Van Cleve
Martha Strabel Van Cleve
Peggy Nash
James
Jack Van Cleve
Mrs. Edna Craig (uncredited)
Henry Van Cleve - Age 9 (uncredited)
Grandmother Van Cleve (uncredited)
Flogdell (uncredited)
Man in Park with Top Hat (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Miss Ralston - Jack's Secretary (uncredited)
Hugo Van Cleve
Book Store Clerk (uncredited)
Policeman (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Boy in Park (uncredited)
Albert's Father (uncredited)
Albert's Mother (uncredited)
Mary - Age 9 (uncredited)
Jane Van Cleve - Jack's Wife (uncredited)
Doctor (uncredited)
Henry Van Cleve - as Baby (uncredited)
Mrs. Strabel
Nellie Brown - Registered Nurse (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Henry Van Cleve - Age 15 (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Jasper (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Day Nurse (uncredited)
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Jack Van Cleve - as Child (uncredited)
Jack Van Cleve daughter (age 13) (uncredited)
His Excellency
Bediliah - Nurse in Park (uncredited)
Mrs. Cooper-Cooper (uncredited)
Smith - Van Cleve's Second Butler (uncredited)
Bertha Van Cleve
Albert Van Cleve
E.F. Strabel
Yvette ("Mademoiselle")
Randolph Van Cleve
Crew
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