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
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Cast
Butterfly McQueenas Lily
Ruby Dandridgeas Mrs. Kelso
Duke Ellingtonas Duke Ellington (uncredited)
Ethel Watersas Petunia Jackson
Mantan Morelandas First Idea Man
Oscar Polkas The Deacon / Fleetfoot
William Gillespieas Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
Florence O'Brienas Dancer / Jim Henry's Paradise Patron (uncredited)
Nick Stewartas Dude
Rex Ingramas Lucius / Lucifer Jr.
Ernest Whitmanas Jim Henry
Joel Fluellenas Mr. Kelso / Jim Henry's Paradise Patron (uncredited)
Archie Savageas Dancer / Jim Henry's Paradise Patron (uncredited)
Juano Hernándezas Neighbor (uncredited)
Lena Horneas Georgia Brown
Amanda Randolphas Churchgoer (uncredited)
Suzette Harbinas Dancer / Jim Henry's Paradise Patron (uncredited)
John 'Bubbles' Sublettas Domino Johnson
Vivian Dandridgeas Dancer / Jim Henry's Paradise Patron (uncredited)
Clinton Rosemondas Doctor (uncredited)
Louis Armstrongas The Trumpeter
Willie Bestas Second Idea Man
Eddie 'Rochester' Andersonas Joseph 'Little Joe' Jackson
Juanita Mooreas Nightclub Patron / Churchgoer (uncredited)
Glenn Leedyas Boy in Church (uncredited)
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