Plot:

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.

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Actors - Crew

Edward Arnold
Daniel Webster

Walter Huston
Mr. Scratch

Jane Darwell
Ma Stone

Simone Simon
Belle

Gene Lockhart
Squire Slossum

John Qualen
Miser Stevens

William Dieterle
Director

Stephen Vincent Benet
Screenplay

Dan Totheroh
Screenplay

Joseph H. August
Director of Photography

Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer

Alfred Herman
Other

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