All That Money Can Buy

"A GREAT MOTION PICTURE DARES TO BE DIFFERENT!"

Oct 17 1941 Approved 1h 47m
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Farmer Jabez Stone, about to lose his land, agrees to sell his soul to the devil, known as Mr. Scratch, who gives Jabez seven years to enjoy the fruits of his sale before he collects. Over that time, Jabez pays off his debts and helps many neighboring farmers, then becomes an advocate for the upstanding Sen. Daniel Webster. When Jabez's contract with Mr. Scratch concludes, he desperately turns to Webster to represent him in a trial for his soul.

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Plot

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

Dan Totheroh, Stephen Vincent Benet

Directed by

William Dieterle

Cast

Edward Arnold, Walter Huston, Jane Darwell

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 1 nomination total

Trailers
The Devil and Daniel Webster 1941 Trailer
Featurettes
Joe Dante on THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER
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Average Rating
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