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.
Stars: Edward Arnold, Walter Huston, Jane Darwell, Simone Simon, Gene Lockhart, John Qualen
Crew: William Dieterle (Director), Stephen Vincent Benet (Screenplay), Dan Totheroh (Screenplay), William Dieterle (Producer), Joseph H. August (Director of Photography), Bernard Herrmann (Original Music Composer)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures
Runtime: 107 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Oct 17, 1941
IMDb: 3.9
