Main characters the devil and daniel webster jabez stone mary stone daniel webster mr. The devil and daniel webster university of warwick. Please feel free to request a detailed description. 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. Stephen vincent benet was a twentiethcentury american poet and fiction writer whose most famous work, john browns body, won the pulitzer prize in 1929. New zealand symphony orchestra topic recommended for you. Scratch and needs daniel webster on his side in hells court. Moores opera was first performed on may 18, 1939, in new york by the american lyric theater company. Its had a rocky ride over the decades but is now available uncut on dvd after years of neglect, recuts and spotty distribution under a myriad of titles, including all that money can buy, here is a man.
A downonhisluck farmer makes a deal with the devil for seven years of prosperity. Download stephen vincent benets the devil and daniel webster for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. Few films have had as exalted, or as tumultuous, a history as the devil and daniel webster. 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. The devil and daniel webster is packed to the gills with detail for discussion, in the technical handling, in the sociopolitical subtext, in the nuances of the performances and dialogue, and even in the historical detail webster himself was a real 19th century political figure admired for his oratory skills, and benet claimed to have. When criterion released a laser disc in the early 90s, it added scenes chopped when the movie lost two reels worth of footage for reissues. Having completed citizen kane, what many believe to be his magnum opus, rko studios tasked him with a new project the devil. View the tcmdb entry for all that money can buy 1941. Webster edward arnold defends a soulseller james craig in the devils walter huston court.
The devil and daniel webster is available to watch and stream, download, buy on demand at sling, amazon, vudu, itunes online. The version of the devil and daniel webster included here has been restored to its original running time of 107 minutes, having been cut down to 85 minutes following its brief initial american release and retitled all that money can buy, which for a good many years was the only version available, at least in the us. Scratch comes to collect, orator and hero of the common man daniel webster comes to the rescue. Countering hustons sly, mischievous, grinning devil is another great character actor with the gravitas to match him, and thats edward arnold as daniel webster. Additionally, a gallery of photos of the shoot and some promotional materials can be found here too. The devil, of course is obliging enough to take him up on his offer. The narrative includes direct references to factual events in the life of webster and his family. Benets fantasy story the devil and daniel webster pits the famously silvertongued lawyer against the devil in.
The devil and daniel webster, american fantasy film, released in 1941, that was based on stephen vincent benets 1937 short story of the. Faustus its protagonist is jabez stone, a man for whom fortune has never shined and has, in fact, laughed upon. Scratch, a wily earthbound personification of the devil as smug in his satisfaction at stealing a pie as he is in stealing a soul. For seven years of good fortune, stone promises mr. 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.
William dieterles haunting fantasy is that rarity, a major studio art film. Scratch comes to collect, orator and hero of the common man daniel webster comes to the. The devil and daniel webster by katie evin on prezi. 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. Orson welles movie does, indeed, loom large over the devil and daniel webster. The film s 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. The devil and daniel webster bernard herrmann movie music uk. The devil and daniel webster is a 1941 film about a nineteenthcentury new hampshire farmer who makes a compact with satan for economic success and then enlists daniel webster to extract him from his contract. Scratch walter huston comes acalling, stone begins to have second thoughts, enlisting famed orator and folk hero daniel webster edward. Its protagonist is jabez stone, a man for whom fortune has never shined and has, in fact, laughed upon. The devil and daniel webster by stephen vincent benet.
The devil and daniel webster is a short story by stephen vincent benet. The devil and daniel webster provides walter huston with one of the best roles of his career. Scratch walter huston cuts a deal with farmer jabez stone james craig in director william dieterles the devil and daniel webster, 1941, a. The devil and daniel webster is different from the moment you watch it as it has some of the best acting youll ever see in a film from the 1940s. A nineteenthcentury new hampshire farmer who makes a pact with satan for economic success enlists daniel webster to extract him from his contract. How can be ignored, not only on the dvd and vhs boxes but on the bottom of. Mar 06, 2017 daniel webster is one of the greatest orators in american history. Rent the devil and daniel webster 1941 on dvd and bluray. Webster edward arnold defends a soulseller james craig in the devil s walter huston court.
With edward arnold, walter huston, jane darwell, simone simon. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 40 produced by 2 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 art direction by 1 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 second unit director or assistant director 1 art department 1 sound department 2. When the troubled farmer realizes his mistake, he enlists the aid of the one man who might save him. When webster calls for a trial, scratch assembles a jury from hell, hoping he will win. Watch the devil and daniel webster online 1941 movie yidio. The devil and daniel webster bernard herrmann movie. The devil and daniel webster 1941 william dieterle. The devil and daniel webster is a great picture with a primitive americana feel, some unforgettable performances and one of bernard herrmanns best music scores. Having completed citizen kane, what many believe to be his magnum opus, rko studios tasked him with a new project the devil and daniel webster for director william dieterle. May 21, 2016 the devil and daniel webster 1942 suite for orchestra.
A passionate, clever speech from webster, however, persuades the jury and jabez reclaims his soul. He is unlucky with his crops and one day makes a throwaway comment that his bad luck is enough to make a man sell his soul to the devil. The devil and daniel webster film by dieterle 1941. Buy or rent the devil and daniel webster movie now. The american dream is, anyone from any one class can work hard and become a success, but this unlucky farmer becomes a success because he makes a deal with the devil and through the democratic process is let free. As appropriate as it was for the time period, and as laden with imagery it was still a rather dry read. Yes, evidently, webster could take on most anything. This is one of my favorite films of all time and im glad to see its finally available on dvd. The devil and daniel webster 1941 stream and watch. In exchange for seven years of good fortune, jabez stone promises mr. 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.
Jul 18, 2016 1941 would prove to be a banner year for bernard herrmann as he was honored with two academy award nominations. Bene stephen vincent the devil and daniel webster 1950 g. The devil and daniel webster subtitles 20 subtitles. Daniel webster is one of the greatest orators in american history. Rent the devil and daniel webster 1941 starring edward arnold and walter huston on dvd and bluray. In part because of the connection with reallife rep. The devil and daniel webster 1941 stream and watch online. He took away a persons freedom because they made a.
I remember it being a great movie, so i just purchased the criterion dvd for my collection. The devil and webster is a slow burn campus novel from the perspective of a feminist scholar college president who discovers that ideals and protest are not as clear cut as she once thought. I like a lot of films from the same era the universal horror films, the sherlock holmes etc, so i was already a fan of these old films. The masters of cinema release here has been sourced from criterions high. Big daddy daniel webster and the devil 1959, vinyl discogs. 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 the criterion collection. 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. 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. Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the william dieterledirected movie via subscription can be a huge pain, so we here at moviefone. Jabez stone is a hardworking farmer trying to make an honest living, but a streak of bad luck tempts him to bargain with the devil himself. 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.
The devil and daniel webster, first edition abebooks. The devil and daniel webster soundtrack from 2003, composed by christopher young. 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. A great motion picture dares to be different a downonhisluck farmer makes a deal with the devil for seven years of prosperity.
The cinematography in this film is just breathtaking. All that money can buy, from the story by stephen vincent benet view the tcmdb entry for all that money can buy 1941. This great story was published nearly 80 years ago. Oct 16, 2015 this great story was published nearly 80 years ago. The devil and daniel webster turner classic movies. Its had a rocky ride over the decades but is now available uncut on dvd after years of neglect, recuts and spotty distribution under a myriad of titles, including all that money can buy, here is a man, a certain mr. 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.
This devil is fun, seductive, even, and he knows ithes always immensely pleased with himself, and he doesnt need to pressure anyone to. You can find more information regarding this film on its imdb page. While a critical success and a favorite of film buffs, the devil and daniel webster fared poorly at the box office. The devil and daniel webster was one of three stories that stephen vincent benet wrote in the late 1930s on the subject of the great orator, and it was a story that brought him, on its.
Daniel webster, rflorida, and partly because of the obvious congressional presence of the devil, or as he is aptly named in the story, mr. Written by stephen vincent benet and dan totheroh, based on the short story by stephen vincent benet. The devil and daniel webster 1942 suite for orchestra. Craig, who gets 12th billing in this film go figure has the most lines in the movie.
First off is the devil and daniel webster which is followed by daniel webster and the sea serpent. I like the opening credits wherein director dieterle lists all the behind the scenes talent without titles, including himself, and at the end states who collaborated on this film. 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. The devil and daniel webster nr, 1 hr 46 min classics. The devil and daniel webster is a 1941 film about a nineteenthcentury new hampshire farmer who makes a compact with satan for economic success and then enlists daniel webster to extract him from his contract directed by william dieterle. 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. All that money can buy, from the story by stephen vincent benet.
The devil and daniel webster film by dieterle 1941 britannica. Released by intrada in 2005 containing music from shortcut to happiness the devil and daniel webster 2003. The movie is noted for its innovative camera work and academy awardwinning score. I learned of this film after reading about daniel webster. Rent the devil and daniel webster 1941 on dvd and blu. When he comes to his senses, he enlists the aid of the one man who might save him the legendary orator and politician daniel webster. The devil and daniel webster far flungers roger ebert. The devil and daniel webster the current the criterion. Webster college is an elite liberal arts college in new england and from its less inclusive past has transformed into a centre of free thought.
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