Man returns from heaven to make up for financial errors he made that caused harm to his family.Man returns from heaven to make up for financial errors he made that caused harm to his family.Man returns from heaven to make up for financial errors he made that caused harm to his family.
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- TriviaThis film was based on the play "But Not Goodbye", which had a 23-performance run on Broadway at the 48th Street Theatre, 157 W. 48th St., from April 11 to April 29, 1944.
- GoofsAfter Sam Griggs dies, a point is made that he can walk through walls and can't lift a tarp on the ship model because he is now a spirit. Yet later, just after his family discovers he has died, Sam holds onto the railing at the second story landing. They also sit in a chair or on the couch several times.
- Quotes
Ralph Humphrey: I've been thinking this thing over, and your sister's right.
Jim Griggs: About my going to England?
Ralph Humphrey: No, of course not.
[to Amy]
Ralph Humphrey: About Jimmy here being a good worker and deserving a raise.
[to Jim]
Ralph Humphrey: As a matter of fact, I intended to give you one on your birthday next month.
Sam Griggs: Liar!
Jim Griggs: That's very nice of you, Uncle Ralph, but you see I've made up my mind...
Ralph Humphrey: That's not all. I'm putting you in charge of the fish balls!
Ben Griggs: Can that be a promotion?
- ConnectionsReferenced in Forecast (1945)
The entire ending of the film is about the resolution of the deal, and whether or not a trusted friend chooses a moral path. That might sound like serious stuff, but it is all played for comedy. The viewer, like Sam, is caught up in the humorous drama surrounding the results of his secret deal.
Morgan, always reliable, is terrific in his part. Kennan Wynn works closely with Morgan to create the humor in the final scenes. The surrounding cast plays Sam's kin and family friends who try their best to make good life choices.
In the end, the viewer can decide if there actually is a "miracle" and even if there actually is a resolution. Either way, it is entertaining to watch the buildup.
There are some excellent special effects for 1946.
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- Budget
- $663,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 21 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1