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.

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Cast

Edward Arnold

Daniel Webster

Walter Huston

Mr. Scratch

Jane Darwell

Ma Stone

Simone Simon

Belle

Gene Lockhart

Squire Slossum

John Qualen

Miser Stevens

H.B. Warner

Justice Hawthorne

Lindy Wade

Daniel Stone

George Cleveland

Cy Bibber

Anne Shirley

Mary Stone

James Craig

Jabez Stone

Frank Austin

Spectator (uncredited)