Heaven Can Wait (1943)
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.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
What to watch after Heaven Can Wait
- Topper (1937)
- Midnight (1939) — Don Ameche appears in both
- Easter Parade (1948) — Same feel: whimsical, feel-good
- People Will Talk (1951) — Two steps away in the credits
- Design for Living (1933) — Ernst Lubitsch directed both
- Leave Her to Heaven (1945)