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Stills by Otto Benninger
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Mere is a
MAN
"Here is a Man," RKO-Radio release, is the final title for "The Devil and Daniel Webster," which first made its appearance as a short story in the Saturday Evening Post.
The farm of Jabez Stone in New Hampshire near the fictitious village of Cross
James Craig and Anne Shirley, as the young farmer and his wife.
Corners, is the background for much of the story, which transpires during the years 1840 to 1847. Other settings include the village, the tavern, the public square, the surrounding countryside, a New England church, Webster's famous farm at "Marshfield," the pretentious new house that the wealthy Jabez builds and the Stone's old barn, where Jabez signs his pact with Mr. Scratch and where, the stalls converted into a jury box, Daniel Webster pits his own soul and his oratory against the devil to save the soul of Jabez Stone. The story is about a debt-ridden New England farmer, dogged by hard luck, who sells his soul to the devil for seven years of prosperity. Even though his sudden wealth changes him into a grasping,
H. B. Warner, as the judge, in this makeshift courtroom scene in which the young farmer is on trial for his soul.
domineering character, his devoted wife remains loyal to him, despite his neglect and his attentions to a beautiful stranger sent by the devil to live in their home. Belatedly, the farmer, confronted with the consequences of his pact, relents his bargain and enlists the aid of Daniel Webster. The matchless orator in an eloquent speech before a jury of long dead, notorious American rogues, out-talks the devil himself and saves the farmer's soul at the risk of his own.
With "Here is a Man," William Dieterle, long recognized as one of the industry's foremost producers, strikes out on his own as Producer-Director and as head of his own company, William Dieterle Productions.
Reconciliation between Jabez Stone (James Craig) and his wife (Anne Shirley) is brought about by Daniel Webster (Edward Arnold).
International Photographer for August, 1941
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