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The Time of Their Lives
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The Time of Their Lives

1946-08-13 · 82 min · ★ 7.2

Comedy · Fantasy · Horror

Two ghosts, who were mistakenly branded as traitors during the Revolutionary War, return to 20th century New England to retrieve a letter from George Washington which would prove their innocence.

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Directors
Charles Barton
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bud AbbottBud AbbottCuthbert Greenway / Dr. Ralph Greenway
Lou CostelloLou CostelloHoratio Prim
Marjorie ReynoldsMarjorie ReynoldsMelody Allen
Binnie BarnesBinnie BarnesMildred Dean
John SheltonJohn SheltonSheldon Gage
Gale SondergaardGale SondergaardEmily
Lynn BaggettLynn BaggettJune Prescott
Jess BarkerJess BarkerThomas Danbury
Ann GillisAnn GillisNora O'Leary
Donald MacBrideDonald MacBrideLt. Mason
William HallWilliam HallSgt. Conners
Robert BarratRobert BarratMaj. Putnam
Rex LeaseRex LeaseSgt. Makepeace
Kirk AlynKirk AlynDandy at Party (uncredited)
Harry BrownSecond Sergeant (uncredited)
George M. CarletonGeorge M. CarletonMuseum Guard (uncredited)
Wheaton ChambersWheaton ChambersBill - Museum Guard (uncredited)
James ConatyParty Guest (uncredited)
John CrawfordJohn CrawfordDandy at Party (uncredited)
Vernon DowningVernon DowningLeigh - Traitor (uncredited)

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