How is “in god's name” used?

In The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947), one line is: “In heaven's name, madam, why not?”

Which movie is “in god's name” from?

The clip at the top of this page is from The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947).

in god's name

Used in questions to show shock, anger, or disbelief, like asking what on earth happened.; Used to plead, urge, or dismiss someone with strong feeling, like for heaven's sake.

Heard in 7 movies

Meaning

Editorial85% of films
Used in questions to show shock, anger, or disbelief, like asking what on earth happened.
What in God's name is that?
Editorial15% of films
Used to plead, urge, or dismiss someone with strong feeling, like for heaven's sake.
In God's name, John, I cannot help myself.

In the movies · 7

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The Ghost and Mrs. Muir1947
The Crucible2014

In heaven's name, madam, why not?

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)28:49

Said in 8 films · #1