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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.
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Oct 17, 1941
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RKO Radio Pictures
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Cast
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Edward Arnold
Daniel Webster
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Walter Huston
Mr. Scratch
J
Jane Darwell
Ma Stone
S
Simone Simon
Belle
G
Gene Lockhart
Squire Slossum
J
John Qualen
Miser Stevens
H
H.B. Warner
Justice Hawthorne
F
Frank Conlan
Sheriff
G
George Cleveland
Cy Bibber
A
Anne Shirley
Mary Stone
J
James Craig
Jabez Stone
F
Frank Austin
Spectator (uncredited)
W
Walter Baldwin
Hank (uncredited)
E
Eddie Borden
Poker Player (uncredited)
H
Hazel Boyne
Woman (uncredited)
S
Sonny Bupp
Martin Van Buren Aldrich (uncredited)
B
Bob Burns
Townsman (uncredited)
H
Horace B. Carpenter
Jabez Stone's Party Guest (uncredited)
T
Tex Cooper
Townsman (uncredited)
J
Jeff Corey
Tom Sharp (uncredited)
Quotes
See all →Political Maneuvering in Election Season
Daniel Webster
Oh, it's you again. What do you want?
Mr. Scratch
Well, with the presidential election coming up, I thought I could be of some help, sir.
Daniel Webster
I'd rather see you on the side of the opposition.
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A Lighthearted Exchange on Politics
Daniel Webster
What are you looking for, Colonel? What's your name?
Martin Van Buren Aldrich
Martin Van Buren Aldrich. My pa is the only Democrat in Cross Corners. He said you had horns and a tail, Mr. Webster, but I ain't seen them yet.
Daniel Webster
You see, Martin, I only wear them when I'm in Washington. That's the trouble. But if you ever get down there, I'll be glad to show them to you.
[laughs]
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
