
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.

Don Ameche
Henry Van Cleve

Gene Tierney
Martha Strabel 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
Yvette ("Mademoiselle")

Louis Calhern
Randolph Van Cleve

Helene Reynolds
Peggy Nash

Aubrey Mather
James

Tod Andrews
Jack Van Cleve

Florence Bates
Mrs. Edna Craig (uncredited)

Scotty Beckett
Henry Van Cleve - Age 9 (uncredited)

Clara Blandick
Grandmother Van Cleve (uncredited)

Leonard Carey
Flogdell (uncredited)
James Conaty
Man in Park with Top Hat (uncredited)
Jack Deery
Party Guest (uncredited)

Claire Du Brey
Miss Ralston - Jack's Secretary (uncredited)
Ernst Lubitsch
Samson Raphaelson
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