All This, and Heaven Too
"The screen has never held greater thrills than these: the deep-stirring romance of two heaven-destined lovers ...the magnificent surge of its history-making story ...and the first, momentous clash of Hollywood's most dynamic stars!"
Originally released in 1940. All This, and Heaven Too is a drama/romance film. directed by Anatole Litvak. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Bette Davis, Charles Boyer, and Jeffrey Lynn
Synopsis
When lovely and virtuous governess Henriette Deluzy comes to educate the children of the debonair Duc de Praslin, a royal subject to King Louis-Philippe and the husband of the volatile and obsessive Duchesse de Praslin, she instantly incurs the wrath of her mistress, who is insanely jealous of anyone who comes near her estranged husband. Though she saves the duchess's little son from a near-death illness and warms herself to all the children, she is nevertheless dismissed by the vengeful duchess. Meanwhile, the attraction between the duke and Henriette continues to grow, eventually leading to tragedy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 5, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
2h 21m
141 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (53 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bette Davis
as Henriette Deluzy-Desportes
Charles Boyer
as Duc de Praslin
Jeffrey Lynn
as Henry Martyn Field
Barbara O'Neil
as Duchesse de Praslin
Virginia Weidler
as Louise
Helen Westley
as Madame LeMaire
Walter Hampden
as Pasquier
Henry Daniell
as Broussais
Harry Davenport
as Pierre
George Coulouris
as Charpentier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is All This, and Heaven Too about?
When lovely and virtuous governess Henriette Deluzy comes to educate the children of the debonair Duc de Praslin, a royal subject to King Louis-Philippe and the husband of the volatile and obsessiv...
Who directed All This, and Heaven Too?
All This, and Heaven Too was directed by Anatole Litvak.
How long is All This, and Heaven Too?
All This, and Heaven Too has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
When was All This, and Heaven Too released?
All This, and Heaven Too was released on July 5, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in All This, and Heaven Too?
The main cast of All This, and Heaven Too includes Bette Davis, Charles Boyer, Jeffrey Lynn, Barbara O'Neil, Virginia Weidler.