Cabin in the Sky
Cabin in the Sky
Release: 1943-03-24·Runtime: 98m·★ 6.5
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When compulsive gambler Little Joe Jackson dies in a drunken fight, he awakens in purgatory, where he learns that he will be sent back to Earth for six months to prove that he deserves to be in heaven. He awakens, remembering nothing and struggles to do right by his devout wife, Petunia, while an angel known as the General and the devil's son, Lucifer Jr., fight for his soul.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Ethel Watersas Petunia Jackson
Suzette Harbinas Dancer / Jim Henry's Paradise Patron (uncredited)
Duke Ellingtonas Duke Ellington (uncredited)
William Gillespieas Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
Amanda Randolphas Churchgoer (uncredited)
Juano Hernándezas Neighbor (uncredited)
Butterfly McQueenas Lily
Louis Armstrongas The Trumpeter
Ruby Dandridgeas Mrs. Kelso
Nick Stewartas Dude
Vivian Dandridgeas Dancer / Jim Henry's Paradise Patron (uncredited)
Florence O'Brienas Dancer / Jim Henry's Paradise Patron (uncredited)
Clinton Rosemondas Doctor (uncredited)
Archie Savageas Dancer / Jim Henry's Paradise Patron (uncredited)
Eddie 'Rochester' Andersonas Joseph 'Little Joe' Jackson
Willie Bestas Second Idea Man
Joel Fluellenas Mr. Kelso / Jim Henry's Paradise Patron (uncredited)
Mantan Morelandas First Idea Man
Glenn Leedyas Boy in Church (uncredited)
John 'Bubbles' Sublettas Domino Johnson
Rex Ingramas Lucius / Lucifer Jr.
Ernest Whitmanas Jim Henry
Lena Horneas Georgia Brown
Oscar Polkas The Deacon / Fleetfoot
Juanita Mooreas Nightclub Patron / Churchgoer (uncredited)
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