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.
Gene Tierney | Martha Strabel Van Cleve | |
Don Ameche | Henry 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 | Mademoiselle | |
Louis Calhern | Randolph Van Cleve | |
Helene Reynolds | Peggy Nash | |
Aubrey Mather | James | |
Tod Andrews | Jack Van Cleve | |
Florence Bates | Mrs. Edna Craig | |
Scotty Beckett | Henry Van Cleve - Age 9 | |
Clara Blandick | Grandmother Van Cleve | |
Leonard Carey | Flogdell - Van Cleve's First Butler | |
James Conaty | Man in Park with Top Hat | |
Jack Deery | Party Guest | |
Claire Du Brey | Miss Ralston - Jack's Secretary | |
Jay Eaton | Book Store Clerk | |
James Flavin | Policeman | |
Bess Flowers | Party Guest | |
Gary Gray | Boy in Park | |
Marion Gray | Customer in Book Store |
Director | Ernst Lubitsch | |
Writer | Samson Raphaelson, Leslie Bush-Fekete | |
Producer | William Goetz, Ernst Lubitsch | |
Musician | Alfred Newman, Cyril J. Mockridge | |
Photography | Edward Cronjager |