The Prisoner of Zenda (1937 film)
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Academy Award Music (Music Score of a Dramatic Picture) 1942 · Winner
Academy Award Actor 1942 · Nominated
Cast. Production. Alternative versions. Parodies. Awards and honors. Preservation. See also. References. External links. The Devil and Daniel Webster (film) The Devil and Daniel Webster is a 1941 American supernatural film based on the 1938 play adaptation of Stephen Vincent Benét 's 1936 short story "The Devil and Daniel Webster". [1] .
THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER by Stephen Vincent Benét, 1937. Primarily a poet, Stephen Vincent Benét won the Pulitzer Prize with his narrative poem of the Civil War, John Brown's Body.
The story won the O. Henry Award. The author also adapted it in 1938 as a folk opera, with music by Douglas Stuart Moore, a fellow Yale University alumnus. Plot summary. Webster argues while the devil whispers in the judge's ear. Farmer Jabez Stone, from the small town of Cross Corners, New Hampshire, is plagued with unending bad luck.
- Stephen Vincent Benét
- 1936
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The Devil and Daniel Webster: Directed by William Dieterle. With Edward Arnold, Walter Huston, Jane Darwell, Simone Simon. A nineteenth-century New Hampshire farmer makes a pact with Satan for economic success, then enlists famed orator Daniel Webster to extract him from his contract.
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- Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- William Dieterle
- 1941-10-17
Oct 6, 2023 · Q: Did The Devil and Daniel Webster receive any awards? A: Yes, the film won the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay in 1942. Q: Is The Devil and Daniel Webster available for streaming? A: The availability of the film for streaming may vary depending on your location and chosen streaming platforms.
The Devil and Daniel Webster, American fantasy film, released in 1941, that was based on Stephen Vincent Benét’s 1937 short story of the same name. The movie is noted for its innovative camera work and Academy Award -winning score.
Directed with stylish flair by William Dieterle, All That Money Can Buy brings the classic short story by Stephen Vincent Benét to life with inspired visuals, an unforgettable, Oscar-winning score by Bernard Herrmann, and a truly diabolical performance from Walter Huston as the devil. Film Info. United States. 1941. 106 minutes. Black & White.
