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(aka 'A Certain Mr. Scratch" or "All That Money Can Buy" or "Daniel and the Devil" or "Here Is a Man')
directed by
William Dieterle
USA 1941
The Blu-ray of The Devil and Daniel Webster (aka "All That Money Can Buy") is reviewed/compared HERE
| Jabez Stone is a hard-working farmer trying to make an honest living, but a streak of bad luck tempts him to do the unthinkable: bargain with the Devil himself. For seven years of good fortune, Stone promises “Mr. Scratch” his soul when the contract ends. When the troubled farmer begins to realize the error of his choice, he enlists the aid of the one man who might save him: the legendary orator and politician Daniel Webster. Directed with stylish flair by William Dieterle, The Devil and Daniel Webster brings the classic short story by Stephen Vincent Bent to life with inspired visuals, an unforgettable Oscar-winning score by Bernard Herrmann, and a truly diabolical performance from Walter Huston. |
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Theatrical Release: October 17th, 1941
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DVD Review: Criterion - Region 0 - NTSC
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| Distribution | Criterion Collection - Spine # 214 - Region 1- NTSC | |
| Runtime | 1:46:00 | |
| Video | 1.33:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 8.49 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
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| Audio | English (Dolby Digital 1.0) | |
| Subtitles | English, None | |
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Release Information: Edition Details: • Audio
commentary by film historian Bruce Eder and Bernard Herrmann biographer
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The Blu-ray of The Devil and Daniel Webster (aka "All That Money Can Buy") is reviewed/compared HERE
This seems to
have been, very unjustly, forgotten as a title by Criterion. Which is a
shame as it is my impression is that it is one of their better
releases of an older film.
Truly! Aside from some
very minor scratches (no pun intended), dust etc. on the restored
print, it is an excellent DVD package with the total inclusion of extras
and a commentary. I might be biased as I love this film to bits. The
film was previously released as All That Money Can Buy, in a
shortened 84-minute version that removed much of the fine character
acting that the film has to offer. This long version is a far better
representation of the wonderful Stephen Vincent Benet short story. I
don't have anything but good things to say about this - I hope the
screen captures below support my enthusiasm.
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