A nineteenth-century New Hampshire farmer who makes a pact with Satan for economic success enlists Daniel Webster to extract him from his contract.
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Title: The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941)
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| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Edward Arnold | ... | Daniel Webster | |
| Walter Huston | ... | Mr. Scratch | |
| Jane Darwell | ... | Ma Stone | |
| Simone Simon | ... | Belle | |
| Gene Lockhart | ... | Squire Slossum | |
| John Qualen | ... | Miser Stevens | |
| H.B. Warner | ... | Justice Hawthorne | |
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Frank Conlan | ... | Sheriff |
| Lindy Wade | ... | Daniel Stone | |
| George Cleveland | ... | Cy Bibber | |
| Anne Shirley | ... | Mary Stone | |
| James Craig | ... | Jabez Stone | |
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A down-on-his-luck farmer makes a deal with the devil for seven years of prosperity. When Mr. Scratch comes to collect, orator and hero of the common man Daniel Webster comes to the rescue. Written by Little Pine Weasel <kristinat@cerritos.edu>
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horse drawn sleigh | soul | devil | new hampshire | deal with the devil |Taglines:
A GREAT MOTION PICTURE DARES TO BE DIFFERENT! (original print media ad - all caps) See more »Parents Guide:
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The movie was officially nominated for Oscars under the title "All That Money Can Buy". Other titles used for the film included "Mr. Scratch", "Here is a Man" and "Daniel and the Devil". The reason for the different titles was so that the film would play in the American South, which was extremely socially conservative and ultra-religious. Films with the word "devil" in the title did not do well. Mainly, however, the name was changed so as not to be confused with The Devil and Miss Jones (1941) which was also released in 1941 and nominated for Oscars. See more »Goofs
When Webster falls asleep in the carriage in Cross Corners, the position of his hand and arm changes. See more »Quotes
Ma Stone: Well, thank the Lord you can always depend on New England for weather. We've got enough for the whole United States.See more »
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Opening credits prologue: It' s a story they tell in the border country, where Massachusetts joins Vermont and New Hampshire. It happened, so they say, a long time ago. But it could happen anytime - anywhere - to anybody . . . .Yes - it could even happen to you. See more »
Alternate Versions
Over the years, this film was re-released more than once, partly because of its poor box office, and gradually cut down to 85 minutes. It remained in this form for many years, until it was recently restored to its full length. When this was done in the 1990s, it was unfortunately all too easy to tell which sections are restored... all the footage from the 85 minute version was in absolutely pristine, mint condition, while the long-lost, formerly missing footage has less than perfect sound and picture quality. However, the quality has been considerably improved on the DVD and on recent TV showings. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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17 October 1941 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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In 1840 in New Hampshire, the unfortunate farmer Jabez Stone (James Craig) is a poor but good man that lives a simple and hard life with his beloved wife Mary Stone (Anne Shirley) and his mother "Ma" (Jane Darwell). One day of bad luck, Jabez curses and tells that he would sell his soul to the devil to have a better life; immediately after the devil appears posing of a man named Mr. Scratch (Walter Huston). He offers seven years of good fortune and money to Jabez for his soul and the farmer signs the contract. Soon Jabez improves his life and after a hailstorm, his crop are the only one not damaged. Jabez borrows money to his neighbors and soon Mary gets pregnant. When she delivers the baby Daniel, she asks her prominent friend Daniel Webster (Edward Arnold) to be his godfather. Meanwhile Jabez is charmed by the gorgeous Belle (Simone Simon) and he hires her as a maid and soon she becomes his mistress. Jabez does not know that Belle was sent by Mr. Scratch and soon he becomes an evil man. After seven years, Mr. Scratch returns to collect his soul and offers an addition period for the soul of his sin. Jabez realizes that he is doomed but Daniel Webster offers to defend him in a trial. What will happen to Jabez and his family?
"The Devil & Daniel Webster", a.k.a. "All That Money Can Buy", retells the timeless German classic story of Faust, a man that sells his soul to Mephistopheles. The film has not aged after more than seventy years. The dance of Belle with her guests is eerie and seems to be the source of inspiration of the dance in "Carnival of Souls". Walter Huston and Edward Arnold have great performances in the roles of Mr. Scratch and Edward Arnold respectively. My vote is seven.
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