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The Devil and Daniel Webster

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The Devil and Daniel Webster
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NR,1hr 46min
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Released:
October 29, 1941
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Criterion
Synopsis: This classic fantasy was based on a story by Stephen Vincent Benet. Jabez Stone (James Craig) is a simple New England farmer who has been suffering from a long run of bad luck. One day he mutters that he'd sell his soul for a little money and a decent crop. Moments later, who should appear but The Evil One himself, Mr. Scratch (Walter Huston). Scratch offers Stone seven years of wealth and good fortune in exchange for his soul; Stone, assuming it's some sort of joke, agrees. Soon Stone's fields are ... Full Synopsis
Featured Cast
Daniel Webster
Mr. Scratch
Jabez Stone
Ma Stone
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