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It Happened Tomorrow
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It Happened Tomorrow

1944-03-31 · 85 min · ★ 6.8

Fantasy · Comedy · Romance

A young turn-of-the-century newspaper man finds he can get hold of the next day's paper. This brings more problems than fortune, especially as his new girlfriend is part of a phony clairvoyant act.

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Directors
René Clair
Production companies
Arnold Pressburger Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dick PowellDick PowellLawrence 'Larry' Stevens
Linda DarnellLinda DarnellSylvia Smith-Stevens
Jack OakieJack OakieUncle Oscar Smith
Edgar KennedyEdgar KennedyInsp. Mulrooney
John PhilliberJohn PhilliberPop Benson
Edward BrophyEdward BrophyJake Shomberg
George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandMr. Gordon
Sig RumanSig RumanMr. Beckstein
Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoyleShep
George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerBob
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffJim
Robert DudleyRobert DudleyJustice of the Peace (uncredited)
Emma DunnEmma DunnMrs. Keaver (uncredited)
Mary FieldRestaurant Cashier (uncredited)
Charles HaltonCharles HaltonDoctor (uncredited)
Marion MartinMarion MartinNurse (uncredited)
Ethel GriffiesEthel GriffiesMrs. O'Connor (uncredited)
Harry HaydenHarry HaydenBartender (uncredited)
Jimmy ConlinJimmy ConlinBoarding House Tenant (uncredited)
Fairfax BurgerMinor Role (uncredited)

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