Directed by: William Dieterle
Starring: Walter Huston, Edward Arnold, Jane Darwell, James Craig, Simone Simon, Gene Lockhart, John Qualen, H.B. Warner, Frank Conlan, Anne Shirley
Contributors: Bernard Herrmann, William Dieterle, Dan Totheroh, Stephen Vincent Benét, Joseph H. August
William Dieterle directs this drama based on the short story by Stephen Vincent Benét. In the farmlands of New Hampshire in 1840, struggling farmer Jabez Stone (James Craig) cries out in exasperation that he would sell his soul for some money and a decent crop. To his amazement, Mr. Scratch (Walter Huston) appears and offers seven years of prosperity in exchange for his soul. Believing it to be a joke, Jabez accepts willingly and riches soon come his way. However, when Mr. Scratch returns to collect his debt, Jabez has to call on well-known orator Daniel Webster (Edward Arnold) to lead the fight to save his soul.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | Blu-ray / Restored Special Edition |
| Studio | Criterion Collection |
| Catalogue No | CC3532BDUK |
| Barcode | 5060952891670 |
| Language | English |
| Region | Region B |
| Release Date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Originally Issued | 1941 |
| No of Discs | 1 |
| Weight | 90g |
| Dimensions | 135 x 15 x 171 (mm) |
| Genre | Drama |
| BBFC Cert | (PG) Parental Guidance |
| Rental/Retail | Retail not for Rental |
| Run Time | 106 minutes |
| Sound | Mono |