The devil and daniel webster 1941 william dieterle. Animated film based on the devil and daniel webster. The films title was changed to all that money can buy to avoid confusion with another film released by rko that year, the devil and miss jones, but later had the title restored on some prints. Smart, satirical devil and webster takes on college. Closing argument to the jury of the damned a scene from the classic movie, the devil and daniel webster 1941, based upon the short story by stephen vincent benet, in which daniel webster bests satan in a jury trial to save the soul of new hampshireman jabez stone. A downonhisluck farmer makes a deal with the devil for seven years of prosperity. Not 100% sure whats going on here, but if its like the devil and max devlin, the walt disney movie, its about a guy who makes a deal with the devil thats hes sure to regret. Faustus its protagonist is jabez stone, a man for whom fortune has never shined and has, in fact, laughed upon. The devil and daniel webster 1941 stream and watch online. The devil and daniel webster 1941 the criterion collection. The devil and daniel webster project gutenberg australia. Noted for its devilish wit and wicked satire, the devil and daniel webster is a faithful adaptation of stephen benets distinguished short story of a struggling new england farmer who naively.
The devil and daniel webster provides walter huston with one of the best roles of his career. Shortcut to happiness is a 2007 film adaptation of the stephen vincent benet classic short story the devil and daniel webster. The devil and daniel webster is stephen benets update of the classic short the devil and tom walker, by washington irving. With the possible exception of parson weems tales of young george washington, the stories of washington irving, and a few tall tales like paul bunyan, pecos bill, and john henry, the best might be found in stephen vincent benets faustinfluenced but distinctly american short story and screenplay, the devil and daniel webster, which has also. The devil and daniel webster cast starring bob burns, walter baldwin, jeff corey, thomas mitchell, virginia williams. Phil 2003 tv episode the title refers to the classic story the devil and daniel webster, a faustian tale written by stephen vincent benet. In his short story the devil and daniel webster, benet has satan conjure up the damned souls of 12 villains from american history to serve as a jury in the case of satan v. Benets fantasy story the devil and daniel webster pits the famously silvertongued lawyer against the devil in a contest for the soul of one man, jabez stone. Yari film group eventually bought and released the. The devil and daniel webster the current the criterion. In 1840, poor, 27 yearold cross corners, new hampshire farmer jabez stone james craig, a.
The devil and daniel webster 1941 the last drive in. The devil and daniel webster is a 1937 short story by stephen vincent benet, which in turn was based on the 1824 short story the devil and tom walker by washington irving. Walter huston is the devil here, and the only thing sinister about him is. The devil and daniel webster by leslie ballew on prezi. Released 1941, the devil and daniel webster stars edward arnold, walter huston, james craig, jane darwell the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 25 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Directed and produced by william dieterle at rko after his triumphant hunchback of notre dame, the devil and daniel webster is the finest of the ambitious productions that followed in the wake of citizen kane. The devil and daniel webster, american fantasy film, released in 1941, that was based on stephen vincent benets 1937 short story of the same name.
Stephen vincent benet was a twentiethcentury american poet and fiction writer whose most famous work, john browns body, won the pulitzer prize in 1929. Top 10 tips for getting started with prezi video in your online classroom. Stephen vincent benet, the devil and daniel webster. Edward arnold as daniel webster, james craig as jabez stone, and simone simon as belle. Walter huston is the devil here, and the only thing sinister about him is his eyebrows. The film was based on the stephen vincent benet story and stars walter huston as mr. Additionally, a gallery of photos of the shoot and some promotional materials can be found here too. The devil and daniel webster is a 1941 fantasy film, adapted by stephen vincent benet and dan totheroh from benets short story, the devil and daniel webster. After a streak of bad luck tempts a hardworking farmer to bargain with the devil, he enlists the aid of the legendary orator and politician daniel webster. Benet sets his story against the american antebellum period, and. Learn the devil and daniel webster with free interactive flashcards. Orson welles movie does, indeed, loom large over the devil and daniel webster. Scratch walter huston comes acalling, stone begins to have second thoughts, enlisting famed orator and folk hero daniel webster edward arnold to fight what becomes a case of life and death.
Few films have had as exalted, or as tumultuous, a history as the devil and daniel webster. The movie is noted for its innovative camera work and academy awardwinning score. Find out where the devil and daniel webster 1941 is streaming, if the devil and daniel webster 1941 is on netflix, and get news and. A folktale about righteousness and patriotism the devil and daniel webster tells a fictional story about the real life famous lawyer, daniel webster, and his dispute with the devil over jabez stones immortal soul. A wellknown lawyer takes on the devil in courttrying to win back his clients soulin this thoroughly engaging fantasy. A voice whispers to daniel webster edward arnold he could be president. The devil and daniel webster 1941 connections imdb.
Scratch comes to collect, orator and hero of the common man daniel webster comes to the rescue. The devil and daniel webster directed by william dieterle. The movie is noted for its innovative camera work and academy awardwinning score jabez stone played by james craig, a downonhisluck 19thcentury farmer in new hampshire, sells his soul to the devil, mr. Though it was made 70 years ago, the movie remains as a darkly enjoyable movie with the wonderful moments that can both amuse and. The devil and daniel webster 1941 aka all that money can buy, 107 minutes, d. Nov 07, 2016 the devil and daniel webster 1941 scene 1 duration. This early work by stephen vincent benet was originally published in 1937 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. The story is about an 1840 new hampshire farmer who sells his soul to the devil for wealth, then tries to get out of his contract with the help of daniel webster, the famous lawyer. Warner, lindy wade cinematography joseph august art direction van nest polglase. The narrative includes direct references to factual events in the life of webster and his family. The devil and daniel webster turner classic movies. The devil and daniel webster 1941 scene 1 duration.
The devil and daniel webster is a short story about a successful lawyer who believes you can win your soul back from the devil. I have always thought this speech one of the most eloquent statements of. The devil and daniel webster is a short story by stephen vincent benet. Billy wilders ace in the hole 1951 starring kirk douglas and jan sterling jules dassins prison noir masterpiecebrute force 1947 starring burt lancaster, hume cronyn, and charles bickford orson welles citizen kane 1941 also starring joseph cotten william dieterles the devil and daniel webster 1941 directed by john brahmhangover square 1945 starring laird cregar, linda darnell. Scratch, a wily earthbound personification of the devil as smug in his satisfaction at stealing a pie as he is in stealing a soul. In this scene daniel webster addresses a jury of the damned, all villains of american history. The devil and daniel webster far flungers roger ebert. The devil and daniel webster 1941 stream and watch. Stephen vincent benet adapted his own story and play about a farmer who sells his soul to the devil.
This is the version that now exists and is available on dvd. Scratch walter huston comes acalling, stone begins to have second thoughts, enlisting famed orator and folk hero daniel webster edward arnold to fight what. The devil and daniel webster was released in 1941, during a brief time of unusual creativity for the film industry, producing, among many others, gone with the wind and the wizard of oz in 1939. Choose from 200 different sets of the devil and daniel webster flashcards on quizlet. Benets story centers on a new hampshire farmer who sells his soul to the devil and is defended by daniel webster, a fictional version of the famous 19th century american statesman, lawyer and orator. William dieterles stylish film features an unforgettable score by bernard herrmann and a truly diabolical performance from walter huston. Looking to watch the devil and daniel webster 1941. With edward arnold, walter huston, jane darwell, simone simon.
Mar 22, 2017 smart, satirical devil and webster takes on college identity politics jean hanff korelitzs new novel surveys student life at a new england college in turmoil. It stars alec baldwin, jennifer love hewitt and anthony hopkins. The devil and daniel webster 1941 where to stream and. The 1941 rko pictures film the devil and daniel webster shows two cents in the form of large cents and a cache of hessian gold. A nineteenthcentury new hampshire farmer who makes a pact with satan for economic success enlists daniel webster to extract him from his contract. Stephen vincent benet a project gutenberg of australia ebook ebook no 0602901h. First off is the devil and daniel webster which is followed by daniel webster and the sea serpent. Yes, evidently, webster could take on most anything.
A struggling farmer sells his soul to the devil in this fantasy based on a stephen vincent benet short story. Its protagonist is jabez stone, a man for whom fortune has never shined and has, in fact, laughed upon. Shot in early 2001 in new york city, the film was plagued with financial difficulties and was shelved for several years. The devil and daniel webster film by dieterle 1941. Review of stephen benets the devil and daniel webster. The devil and daniel webster won an oscar for best music score and huston was nominated for best actor. While a critical success and a favorite of film buffs, the devil and daniel webster fared poorly at the box office. As appropriate as it was for the time period, and as laden with imagery it was still a rather dry read. Benets fantasy story the devil and daniel webster pits the famously silvertongued lawyer against the devil in. Farmer jabez stone james craig, about to lose his land, agrees to sell his soul to the devil walter huston, known as mr. All that money can buy street date september 30, 2003 39. Smart, satirical devil and webster takes on college identity politics jean hanff korelitzs new novel surveys student life at a new england college in turmoil.
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