Directed by:
Ernst LubitschScreenplay:
Samson RaphaelsonCinematography:
Edward CronjagerCast:
Gene Tierney, Don Ameche, Charles Coburn, Marjorie Main, Laird Cregar, Spring Byington, Allyn Joslyn, Eugene Pallette, Signe Hasso, Louis Calhern (more)VOD (1)
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Newly deceased playboy Henry Van Cleve (Don Ameche) presents himself to the outer offices of Hades where he asks a bemused Satan for permission to enter the gates of Hell. Though the Devil doubts Henry's sins will qualify him for eternal damnation, Henry proceeds to recount a lifetime spent wooing and pursuing women. (official distributor synopsis)
Cast
Gene Tierney
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Helene Reynolds
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