Seventh Heaven
“Simone Simon James Stewart portraying a love that will live forever”
Synopsis
A Parisian sewer worker longs for a rise in status and a beautiful wife. He rescues a girl from the police, lives with her in a barren flat on the seventh floor, and then marches away to war.
Top Cast
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Simone Simon
Diane
James Stewart
Chico
Jean Hersholt
Father Chevillon
Gregory Ratoff
Boul the Cab Driver
Gale Sondergaard
Nana, Diane's Sister
J. Edward Bromberg
Aristide the Astrologer
John Qualen
Sewer Rat
Victor Kilian
Gobin
Thomas Beck
Brissac
Sig Ruman
Durand (as Sig Rumann)
Mady Christians
Marie
Rollo Lloyd
Matoot
Rafaela Ottiano
Madame Frisson
Georges Renavent
Sergeant Gendarme
Edward Keane
Gendarme
John Hamilton
Gendarme
Paul Porcasi
Gendarme
Leonid Snegoff
Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Melville Baker, Austin Strong
- Original Score
- David Buttolph, Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Seventh Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Melville Baker, Austin Strong
David Buttolph, Cyril J. Mockridge
Merritt B. Gerstad
Barbara McLean
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
Melville Baker
Writer
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Barbara McLean
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Merritt B. Gerstad
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Seventh Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Seventh Heaven about?
A Parisian sewer worker longs for a rise in status and a beautiful wife. He rescues a girl from the police, lives with her in a barren flat on the seventh floor, and then marches away to war.
Who directed Seventh Heaven?
Seventh Heaven was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in Seventh Heaven?
The principal cast of Seventh Heaven includes Simone Simon, James Stewart, Jean Hersholt, Gregory Ratoff, Gale Sondergaard.
When was Seventh Heaven released and how long is it?
Seventh Heaven was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Seventh Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seventh Heaven was composed by David Buttolph, Cyril J. Mockridge.