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It Happened Tomorrow

  • 1944
  • Approved
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
3.4K
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Linda Darnell and Dick Powell in It Happened Tomorrow (1944)
Romantic ComedyComedyFantasyRomance

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 clairvoya... Read allA 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.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.

  • Director
    • René Clair
  • Writers
    • Dudley Nichols
    • René Clair
    • Lord Dunsany
  • Stars
    • Dick Powell
    • Linda Darnell
    • Jack Oakie
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    3.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • René Clair
    • Writers
      • Dudley Nichols
      • René Clair
      • Lord Dunsany
    • Stars
      • Dick Powell
      • Linda Darnell
      • Jack Oakie
    • 57User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast57

    Dick Powell
    Dick Powell
    • Larry Stevens
    Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell
    • Sylvia
    Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie
    • Cigolini
    Edgar Kennedy
    Edgar Kennedy
    • Inspector Mulrooney
    John Philliber
    • Pop Benson
    George Cleveland
    George Cleveland
    • Mr. Gordon
    Sig Ruman
    Sig Ruman
    • Mr. Beckstein
    George Chandler
    George Chandler
    • Bob
    Eddie Acuff
    Eddie Acuff
    • Jim
    Edward Brophy
    Edward Brophy
    • Shomberg
    Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle
    • Shep
    Luis Alberni
    Luis Alberni
    • Restaurant Owner
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Show Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Andrews
    Stanley Andrews
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Bacon
    • Racetrack Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Vangie Beilby
    • Wedding Witness
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Biby
    Edward Biby
    • Gambler
    • (uncredited)
    Lulu Mae Bohrman
    • Show Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • René Clair
    • Writers
      • Dudley Nichols
      • René Clair
      • Lord Dunsany
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The opera singer "Melba", whose concert is robbed as part of the plot, is Australian soprano Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931). Peach Melba and Melba toast are both named for her.
    • Goofs
      In 1896 Cigolini (Jack Oakie) shoos away a (horse-drawn) cabbie with the injunction, "23, Skidoo!" That phrase only became a popular fad in 1905, and there's no record of "23" even by itself as slang before 1899.
    • Quotes
      • Pop Benson: News is what happens. What's the difference whether it happens 50 years ago... or tomorrow?
      • Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens: You mean Will happen tomorrow.
      • Pop Benson: No. Time is only an illusion! Look, March 18, 1875. To the people then, this was the future; wasn't it? Well, suppose we were all living on that date in 1875... and I arrived with this book. I can tell you everything that will happen.
    • Crazy credits
      Like many films of the time, this one encourages theatregoers to support the war effort. The third screen of credits seen at the end says: "Make it Happen Tomorrow Buy Bonds and Stamps Today!"
    • Alternate versions
      There is an Italian edition of this film on DVD, "ORE X: COLPO SENSAZIONALE", re-edited in double version (1.33:1 and 1.78:1) with the contribution of film historian Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available for streaming on some platforms.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Early Edition (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms
      (uncredited)
      Traditional Irish melody
      Lyrics by Thomas Moore
      [Sung by those gathered at the beginning]

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 7, 1944 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Streaming on "Samuel Goldwyn Films" YouTube Channel
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • René Clair's It Happened Tomorrow
    • Production company
      • Arnold Pressburger Films
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $800,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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