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Heaven Can Wait poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 81.8 / 100
1943·Comedy / Drama / Fantasy·1h 52m

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.

Above the Line
Ernst Lubitsch·DirectorSamson Raphaelson·ScreenplayEdward Cronjager·Director of PhotographyCyril J. Mockridge·Original Music ComposerDorothy Spencer·Editor
Cast
Don Ameche·Henry Van CleveGene Tierney·Martha Strabel Van CleveCharles Coburn·Hugo Van CleveMarjorie Main·Mrs. StrabelLaird Cregar·His ExcellencySpring Byington·Bertha Van CleveAllyn Joslyn·Albert Van CleveEugene Pallette·E.F. StrabelSigne Hasso·Yvette ("Mademoiselle")Louis Calhern·Randolph Van Cleve
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Ernst Lubitsch·Director
Writing· 1
Samson Raphaelson·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Edward Cronjager·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Dorothy Spencer·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Cyril J. Mockridge·Original Music ComposerAlfred Newman·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Ernst Lubitsch·Producer
By the Numbers
81.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
88%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
3 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#B0C4DE
#778899
Mood
Whimsical
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features a man with brown hair and wings, wearing a gray tracksuit and blue sneakers. He stands with his legs crossed, looking down at somethin”

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Key Elements
WingsTracksuitSneakers
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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