In William Dieterle’s film, All That Money Can Buy, based on Stephen Vincent Benet’s story, Walter Huston plays Mr. Scratch, the devil, who seduces an innocent farmer (played by Edward Arnold) into selling his soul.
The original title of the film, which was a commercial flop, was “The Devil and Daniel Webster.” The film was also released under the titles of “Daniel and the Devil” and “Here Is a Man.”
The supporting cast includes James Craig, Anne Shirley, Jane Darwell, Gene Lockhart, Simone Simon, John Qualen, and H.B. Warner.
Oscar Nominations: 2
Actor: Walter Huston
Scoring of a Dramatic Picture: Bernard Herrmann
Oscar Awards: 1
Scoring
Oscar Context:
The winner of the Best Actor Oscar was Gary Cooper for “Sergeant York,” directed by Howard Hawks.
Cast
Edward Arnold as Daniel Webster
Walter Huston as Mr. Scratch
James Craig as Jabez Stone
Anne Shirley as Mary Stone
Jane Darwell as Ma Stone
Simone Simon as Belle
Gene Lockhart as Squire Slossum
John Qualen as Miser Stevens
H. B. Warner as Justice John Hathorne
Alec Craig as Eli Higgins
George Cleveland as Cy Bibber
Lindy Wade as Daniel Stone
Edward Arnold as Daniel Webster
Walter Huston as Mr. Scratch
James Craig as Jabez Stone
Anne Shirley as Mary Stone
Jane Darwell as Ma Stone
Simone Simon as Belle
Gene Lockhart as Squire Slossum
John Qualen as Miser Stevens
H. B. Warner as Justice John Hathorne
Alec Craig as Eli Higgins
George Cleveland as Cy Bibber
Lindy Wade as Daniel Stone
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