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Criterion LaserDiscs The Devil and Daniel Webster Criterion #126 LaserDisc Drama

The Devil and Daniel Webster Criterion #126 LaserDisc Drama

What Would You Sell Your Soul to Mr. Scratch For...?

The Devil and Daniel Webster Criterion #126 LaserDisc Drama

What Would You Sell Your Soul to Mr. Scratch For...?

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The Devil and Daniel Webster Criterion #126 LaserDisc Drama

What Would You Sell Your Soul to Mr. Scratch For...?

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The Devil and Daniel Webster

Criterion Collection

( Catalog Number CC1243L )
(1.33:1) (2 Sides) (CLV) (NTSC)

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Audio Essay by Film Historian Bruce Eder with Author Steven Smith
7 Chapters with Newly-Restored Scenes from the Original 1941 Release
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The Devil and Daniel Webster
1941 - 106 min. - Black and White
Genre: Drama
Not Rated
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
William Dieterle adapts Stephen Vincent Benet's transformation of the Faust legend from the tale of an aging genius to that of struggling New Hampshire farmer Jabez Stone, played by James Craig. When Stone absently exclaims that he would sell his soul for a little money and a decent crop, up pops the Mephistophelean Mr. Scratch (Walter Huston). Thinking the whole thing a joke, Stone takes Scratch up on his offer of seven years of prosperity in return for his soul. As Stone's fortunes change and his coffers swell, so does his character. He mutates into a hard, avaricious tyrant, nearly enslaving as tenant famers the neigbors who had been his friends. Ignoring his kind and patient wife, Mary (Anne Shirley), he takes a mistress, Belle (Simone Simon), builds her a mansion, and even allows her to raise his son. When Scratch comes to collect his debt, the terrified Stone realizes his error and begs legendary New Hampshire lawyer and politician Daniel Webster (Edward Arnold) for help. THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER is a nearly perfect film, very well acted and directed, with an exceptional performance by Huston. Even better are the Oscar-winning score by Bernard Herrmann and the gorgeous black-and-white photography of Joseph August.

Cast for The Devil and Daniel Webster

Walter Huston
Edward Arnold
Anne Shirley
James Craig
Simone Simon
Jane Darwell
Gene Lockhart
John Qualen
H.B. Warner

Crew for The Devil and Daniel Webster

William Dieterle Director
Dan Totheroh Screenwriter
Stephen Vincent Benet Source Writer
William Dieterle Producer
Joseph H. August Cinematographer
Robert Wise Editor
Van Nest Polglase Production Designer
Bernard Herrmann Composer

Feature Details

Title: The Devil and Daniel Webster
Feature Release Date: 1941
Genre: Drama
Rating: Not Rated
Color: Black and White
Runtime: 106 Minutes
Chapters: 28
Picture: Academy Ratio
Ratio: 1.33:1
Playback Format: CLV

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Technical Details

Catalog Number: CC1243L
UPC: 715515001956
ISBN: 1-55940-082-X
Manufacturer: 3M or IMATION
Collection: Criterion Collection
Publisher: Criterion

Diameter: 12"
Sides: 2
Cover: Jacket
Spoken Language: English
Country: USA
Video Format: NTSC

Model: CC1243L
Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
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Rare LaserDisc Movie

Near-Mint LaserDisc and Jacket with a edge-wear

Walter Huston and Edward Arnold in...

The Devil and Daniel Webster

Criterion Collection

( Catalog Number CC1243L )
(1.33:1) (2 Sides) (CLV) (NTSC)

LaserDisc Special Features

Best Version on LaserDisc
Audio Essay by Film Historian Bruce Eder with Author Steven Smith
7 Chapters with Newly-Restored Scenes from the Original 1941 Release
See the History of Criterion LaserDiscs at DaDon's...

The Devil and Daniel Webster
1941 - 106 min. - Black and White
Genre: Drama
Not Rated
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
William Dieterle adapts Stephen Vincent Benet's transformation of the Faust legend from the tale of an aging genius to that of struggling New Hampshire farmer Jabez Stone, played by James Craig. When Stone absently exclaims that he would sell his soul for a little money and a decent crop, up pops the Mephistophelean Mr. Scratch (Walter Huston). Thinking the whole thing a joke, Stone takes Scratch up on his offer of seven years of prosperity in return for his soul. As Stone's fortunes change and his coffers swell, so does his character. He mutates into a hard, avaricious tyrant, nearly enslaving as tenant famers the neigbors who had been his friends. Ignoring his kind and patient wife, Mary (Anne Shirley), he takes a mistress, Belle (Simone Simon), builds her a mansion, and even allows her to raise his son. When Scratch comes to collect his debt, the terrified Stone realizes his error and begs legendary New Hampshire lawyer and politician Daniel Webster (Edward Arnold) for help. THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER is a nearly perfect film, very well acted and directed, with an exceptional performance by Huston. Even better are the Oscar-winning score by Bernard Herrmann and the gorgeous black-and-white photography of Joseph August.

Cast for The Devil and Daniel Webster

Walter Huston
Edward Arnold
Anne Shirley
James Craig
Simone Simon
Jane Darwell
Gene Lockhart
John Qualen
H.B. Warner

Crew for The Devil and Daniel Webster

William Dieterle Director
Dan Totheroh Screenwriter
Stephen Vincent Benet Source Writer
William Dieterle Producer
Joseph H. August Cinematographer
Robert Wise Editor
Van Nest Polglase Production Designer
Bernard Herrmann Composer

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