Released:
1941-10-17

Overview:
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.

Director:
William Dieterle

Runtime:
1h 47min

Genre:
Drama, Fantasy

• Cast:
• 
  Edward Arnold
  as
  Daniel Webster
• 
  Walter Huston
  as
  Mr. Scratch
• 
  Jane Darwell
  as
  Ma Stone
• 
  Simone Simon
  as
  Belle
• 
  Gene Lockhart
  as
  Squire Slossum