Poster for the movie Heaven Can Wait

Heaven Can Wait

1943 • 112 minutes
ComedyRomanceFantasyDrama

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.

Picture of Don Ameche

Don Ameche

Henry Van Cleve

Picture of Gene Tierney

Gene Tierney

Martha Strabel Van Cleve

Picture of Charles Coburn

Charles Coburn

Hugo Van Cleve

Picture of Marjorie Main

Marjorie Main

Mrs. Strabel

Picture of Laird Cregar

Laird Cregar

His Excellency

Picture of Spring Byington

Spring Byington

Bertha Van Cleve

Picture of Allyn Joslyn

Allyn Joslyn

Albert Van Cleve

Picture of Eugene Pallette

Eugene Pallette

E.F. Strabel

Picture of Signe Hasso

Signe Hasso

Yvette ("Mademoiselle")

Picture of Louis Calhern

Louis Calhern

Randolph Van Cleve

Picture of Helene Reynolds

Helene Reynolds

Peggy Nash

Picture of Aubrey Mather

Aubrey Mather

James

Picture of Tod Andrews

Tod Andrews

Jack Van Cleve

Picture of Florence Bates

Florence Bates

Mrs. Edna Craig (uncredited)

Picture of Scotty Beckett

Scotty Beckett

Henry Van Cleve - Age 9 (uncredited)

Picture of Clara Blandick

Clara Blandick

Grandmother Van Cleve (uncredited)

Picture of Leonard Carey

Leonard Carey

Flogdell (uncredited)

Picture of James Conaty

James Conaty

Man in Park with Top Hat (uncredited)

Picture of Jack Deery

Jack Deery

Party Guest (uncredited)

Picture of Claire Du Brey

Claire Du Brey

Miss Ralston - Jack's Secretary (uncredited)

Picture of Jay Eaton

Jay Eaton

Book Store Clerk (uncredited)

Picture of James Flavin

James Flavin

Policeman (uncredited)

Picture of Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Party Guest (uncredited)

Picture of Gary Gray

Gary Gray

Boy in Park (uncredited)

Picture of Alfred Hall

Alfred Hall

Albert's Father (uncredited)

Picture of Grayce Hampton

Grayce Hampton

Albert's Mother (uncredited)

Picture of Marlene Mains

Marlene Mains

Mary - Age 9 (uncredited)

Picture of Trudy Marshall

Trudy Marshall

Jane Van Cleve - Jack's Wife (uncredited)

Picture of Edwin Maxwell

Edwin Maxwell

Doctor (uncredited)

Picture of Michael McLean

Michael McLean

Henry Van Cleve - as Baby (uncredited)

Picture of Doris Merrick

Doris Merrick

Nellie Brown - Registered Nurse (uncredited)

Picture of Harold Miller

Harold Miller

Party Guest (uncredited)

Picture of Dickie Moore

Dickie Moore

Henry Van Cleve - Age 15 (uncredited)

Picture of Bert Moorhouse

Bert Moorhouse

Party Guest (uncredited)

Picture of Clarence Muse

Clarence Muse

Jasper (uncredited)

Picture of Monty O'Grady

Monty O'Grady

Party Guest (uncredited)

Picture of Anne O'Neal

Anne O'Neal

Day Nurse (uncredited)

Picture of Gerald Pierce

Gerald Pierce

Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Picture of Nino Pipitone Jr.

Nino Pipitone Jr.

Jack Van Cleve - as Child (uncredited)

Picture of June Preston

June Preston

Jack Van Cleve daughter (age 13) (uncredited)

Picture of Maureen Roden-Ryan

Maureen Roden-Ryan

Bediliah - Nurse in Park (uncredited)

Picture of Anita Sharp-Bolster

Anita Sharp-Bolster

Mrs. Cooper-Cooper (uncredited)

Picture of Gerald Oliver Smith

Gerald Oliver Smith

Smith - Van Cleve's Second Butler (uncredited)