23 Jul 2014
A Master Builder
A successful, ego-maniacal architect who has spent a lifetime bullying his wife, employees and mistresses wants to make peace as his life approaches its final act.
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. 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.
Top Billed Cast
Don Ameche Henry Van Cleve
Gene Tierney Martha Strabel Van Cleve
Charles Coburn Hugo Van Cleve
Marjorie Main Mrs. Strabel
Laird Cregar His Excellency
Spring Byington Bertha Van Cleve
Allyn Joslyn Albert Van Cleve
Eugene Pallette E.F. Strabel
Signe Hasso Yvette ("Mademoiselle")
Louis Calhern Randolph Van Cleve
Helene Reynolds Peggy Nash
Aubrey Mather James
Tod Andrews Jack Van Cleve
Florence Bates Mrs. Edna Craig (uncredited)
Scotty Beckett Henry Van Cleve - Age 9 (uncredited)
Clara Blandick Grandmother Van Cleve (uncredited)
Leonard Carey Flogdell (uncredited)
James Conaty Man in Park with Top Hat (uncredited)
Jack Deery Party Guest (uncredited)
Claire Du Brey Miss Ralston - Jack's Secretary (uncredited)
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