One Foot in Heaven
“Folks, meet a grand FATHER! He's the affable, laffable head of the most delightful family that ever stepped out of America's screens...into America's hearts!”
Synopsis
Episodic look at the life of a minister and his family as they move from one parish to another.
Top Cast
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Fredric March
William Spence
Martha Scott
Hope Morris Spence
Beulah Bondi
Lydia Sandow
Gene Lockhart
Preston Thurston
Elisabeth Fraser
Eileen Spence at Age 17
Harry Davenport
Elias Samson
Laura Hope Crews
Mrs. Preston Thurston
Grant Mitchell
Clayton Potter
Moroni Olsen
Dr. John Romer
Frankie Thomas
Hartzell Spence
Jerome Cowan
Dr. Horrigan
Ernest Cossart
John E. Morris
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Morris
Carlotta Jelm
Eileen Spence
Peter Caldwell
Hartzell Spence
Casey Johnson
Frazer Spence
Dorothy Adams
Woman Behind Hope at Baptism (uncredited)
Joan Anderson
Child (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Rapper
- Screenplay & Story
- Hartzell Spence, Casey Robinson
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- One Foot in Heaven
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Rapper
Hartzell Spence, Casey Robinson
Max Steiner
Charles Rosher
Warren Low
Irving Rapper
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Rapper
Producer
Warren Low
Editor
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Irving Rapper
Director
Hartzell Spence
Writer
Casey Robinson
Writer
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Foot in Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Foot in Heaven about?
Episodic look at the life of a minister and his family as they move from one parish to another.
Who directed One Foot in Heaven?
One Foot in Heaven was directed by Irving Rapper.
Who stars in One Foot in Heaven?
The principal cast of One Foot in Heaven includes Fredric March, Martha Scott, Beulah Bondi, Gene Lockhart, Elisabeth Fraser.
When was One Foot in Heaven released and how long is it?
One Foot in Heaven was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for One Foot in Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Foot in Heaven was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Foot in Heaven?
One Foot in Heaven holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).