Farmer Jabez Stone, about to lose his land, agrees to sell his soul to the devil, known as Mr. Scratch, who gives Jabez seven years to enjoy the fruits of his sale before he collects. Over that time, Jabez pays off his debts and helps many neighboring farmers, then becomes an advocate for the upstanding Sen. Daniel Webster. When Jabez's contract with Mr. Scratch concludes, he desperately turns to Webster to represent him in a trial for his soul.

Directed by: William Dieterle
Written by: Dan Totheroh & Stephen Vincent Benet
Runtime: 107 minutes
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Tagline: A GREAT MOTION PICTURE DARES TO BE DIFFERENT!
Cast:
Edward Arnold Edward Arnold
Daniel Webster 
Walter Huston Walter Huston
Mr. Scratch 
Jane Darwell Jane Darwell
Ma Stone 
Simone Simon Simone Simon
Belle 
Gene Lockhart Gene Lockhart
Squire Slossum 
John Qualen John Qualen
Miser Stevens