The Devil and Daniel Webster
Movie
1941
1 HOUR 47 MINS
Fantasy
A New Hampshire farmer who sells his soul to Satan for economic success enlists the aid of legendary orator and lawyer Daniel Webster to outwit the devil and win back his freedom in a climactic courtroom battle.
Cast & Crew
Edward Arnold Daniel Webster
Walter Huston Mr. Scratch
James Craig Jabez Stone
Jane Darwell Ma Stone
Simone Simon Belle
Gene Lockhart Squire Slossum
John Qualen Miser Stevens
Frank Conlan Sheriff
Lindy Wade Daniel Stone
George Cleveland Cy Bibber
Anne Shirley Mary Stone
H.B. Warner Justice John Hathorne
Jeff Corey Tom Sharp
Sonny Bupp Martin Van Buren Aldrich
Eddie Dew Farmer
Alec Craig Eli Higgins
Fern Emmett Wife
Robert Emmett Keane Husband
Carl Stockdale Van Brooks
Walter Baldwin Hank
Sarah Edwards Lucy Slossum
Virginia Williams Baby
William Dieterle Director
William Dieterle Producer
Charles L. Glett Associate Producer
Joseph August Cinematography
Robert Wise Film Editing
Bernard Herrmann Original Music
Van Nest Polglase Art Director
Darrell Silvera Set Decoration
Edward Stevenson Costume Design
Stephen Vincent Benet Screenwriter
Dan Totheroh Screenwriter
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Thursday, July 17
Webster (Edward Arnold) defends a soul-seller (James Craig) in the devil's (Walter Huston) court.
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