The Devil and Daniel Webster_
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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.
Starring
Edward Arnold, Walter Huston, Jane Darwell
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Devil and Daniel Webster was released 85 years ago in 1941.
Overview
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 hi...
The Devil and Daniel Webster is a Drama, Fantasy film with a runtime of 1h 47m.
CAST (20)
Edward Arnold
Daniel Webster
Walter Huston
Mr. Scratch
Jane Darwell
Ma Stone
Simone Simon
Belle
Gene Lockhart
Squire Slossum
John Qualen
Miser Stevens
H.B. Warner
Justice Hawthorne
FC
Frank Conlan
Sheriff
Lindy Wade
Daniel Stone
George Cleveland
Cy Bibber
Anne Shirley
Mary Stone
James Craig
Jabez Stone
Frank Austin
Spectator (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
Hank (uncredited)
Eddie Borden
Poker Player (uncredited)
HB
Hazel Boyne
Woman (uncredited)
Sonny Bupp
Martin Van Buren Aldrich (uncredited)
Bob Burns
Townsman (uncredited)
Horace B. Carpenter
Jabez Stone's Party Guest (uncredited)
Tex Cooper
Townsman (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Devil and Daniel Webster about?
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.
How long is The Devil and Daniel Webster?
The Devil and Daniel Webster has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who stars in The Devil and Daniel Webster?
The cast of The Devil and Daniel Webster includes Edward Arnold, Walter Huston, Jane Darwell, Simone Simon, Gene Lockhart.
What is the rating of The Devil and Daniel Webster?
The Devil and Daniel Webster has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 95 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Fantasy