About this release
THE CRITERION COLLECTION Jabez Stone is a hardworking farmer trying to make an honest living, but a streak of bad luck tempts him to do the unthinkable: bargain with the devil himself. In exchange for seven years of good fortune, Stone promises “Mr. Scratch” his soul. But 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, 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.
Disc 1
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All That Money Can Buy (1941)
107 min
FantasyDrama
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.
Credits
Director
William Dieterle
Writer
Stephen Vincent Benet
Dan Totheroh
Cast
Edward Arnoldas Daniel Webster
Walter Hustonas Mr. Scratch
Jane Darwellas Ma Stone
Simone Simonas Belle
Gene Lockhartas Squire Slossum
John Qualenas Miser Stevens
H.B. Warneras Justice Hawthorne
Frank Conlanas Sheriff
Lindy Wadeas Daniel Stone
George Clevelandas Cy Bibber
Cinematographer
Joseph H. August
Composer
Bernard Herrmann
Editor
Robert Wise
Producer
William Dieterle
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 24, 2026