Edward Arnold,
Walter Huston,
James Craig,
Jane Darwell,
Simone Simon
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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... read more
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Flixster Reviews (123)
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December 26, 2011A New Hampshire sodbuster is up against the ropes and feeling it when he makes an errant oath: "I'd sell my soul for two cents if I could!" Enter His Most Despicable Oneness (charmingly sleezy as rendered by Walter Huston) and trouble comes with him. Who can save the day? Very... read more
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May 21, 2009Edward Arnold comes through again, this time as the legendary Daniel Webster, a lawyer and statesman who seemed more myth than man. Unfortunately, the bulk of the movie is about Jabez Stone, a simple farmer with a deep voice who likes to say "consarnit!" alot (and I do mean alot)... read more
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February 28, 2011Well made film with powerful imagery that somehow sticks in your mind for days. Still holds up.
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January 17, 2012well it;s good can;t help to watch a couple more times after watching can;t help think about it some more - good job
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July 4, 2007Even though this movie was made in the 40's, it is still just as eeire over 60 years later. This thriller about a man who must go to trial after selling his soul to the Devil is a masterpiece, and one of the few classic movies that I think might make a good remake.
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March 3, 2007The Devil and Daniel Webster is a classic. Genius, in my opinion. The court room scene is how every movie should thrive to be.
Critic Reviews
February 27, 2009
Anton Bitel, Little White Lies
July 10, 2007
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It's the heavy Teutonic Faust, but made American lite in this supernatural tale. Full Review
June 30, 2007
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
Excellent, high-class genre film. Full Review
July 6, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
William Dieterle's entertaining version of the noted Stephen Vincent Benet's story, about the Devil and Daniel Webster features a strong, Oscar nominated performance by Walter Huston. Full Review
November 16, 2004
Robin Clifford, Reeling Reviews
A wonderful masterpiece. Walter Huston has a devilishly good time!
June 25, 2004
Daniel Eagan, Film Journal International
First-rate Americana
March 4, 2004
Jeffrey Westhoff, Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)
Huston and Arnold are superb in this stirring blend of American and Faust.
November 4, 2003
Matt Brunson, Creative Loafing
Craig's performance is downright terrible, but old pros Arnold and Huston (who scored a Best Actor nomination) pick up the pace.
September 29, 2003
Jake Euker, Filmcritic.com
Spooky, light-hearted, and never less than a joy to watch Full Review
August 24, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Wonderfully made fantasy that strangely leaves me cold.
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