Cabin in the Sky(1943)
“At Last on the Screen! The Musical Comedy Sensation!”
Overview
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.
Director
Vincente Minnelli
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$662K
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Ethel Waters
as Petunia Jackson
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
as Joseph 'Little Joe' Jackson
Lena Horne
as Georgia Brown
Louis Armstrong
as The Trumpeter
Rex Ingram
as Lucius / Lucifer Jr.
Kenneth Spencer
as The General / Rev. Greene
John 'Bubbles' Sublett
as Domino Johnson
Oscar Polk
as The Deacon / Fleetfoot
Mantan Moreland
as First Idea Man
Willie Best
as Second Idea Man
Fletcher Rivers
as Third Idea Man
Leon James Poke
as Fourth Idea Man
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1943
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$662K
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • Loew's Incorporated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cabin in the Sky?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Cabin in the Sky (1943).
What is Cabin in the Sky about?▼
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.
Who directed Cabin in the Sky?▼
Cabin in the Sky was directed by Vincente Minnelli and released in 1943. It is a music, fantasy film.
How long is Cabin in the Sky?▼
Cabin in the Sky has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Cabin in the Sky?▼
The cast of Cabin in the Sky includes Ethel Waters as Petunia Jackson, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson as Joseph 'Little Joe' Jackson, Lena Horne as Georgia Brown, Louis Armstrong as The Trumpeter, Rex Ingram as Lucius / Lucifer Jr. and more.
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