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The Voice of the Turtle

  • 1947
  • Approved
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Ronald Reagan and Eleanor Parker in The Voice of the Turtle (1947)
A soldier spends the weekend with an actress after being stood up by her friend. Will he be able to change her cynical attitude towards love?
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A soldier spends the weekend with an actress after being stood up by her friend. Will he be able to change her cynical attitude towards love?A soldier spends the weekend with an actress after being stood up by her friend. Will he be able to change her cynical attitude towards love?A soldier spends the weekend with an actress after being stood up by her friend. Will he be able to change her cynical attitude towards love?

  • Director
    • Irving Rapper
  • Writers
    • John Van Druten
    • Charles Hoffman
  • Stars
    • Ronald Reagan
    • Eleanor Parker
    • Eve Arden
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    914
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Irving Rapper
    • Writers
      • John Van Druten
      • Charles Hoffman
    • Stars
      • Ronald Reagan
      • Eleanor Parker
      • Eve Arden
    • 38User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Top Cast65

    Ronald Reagan
    Ronald Reagan
    • Sgt. Bill Page
    Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker
    • Sally Middleton
    Eve Arden
    Eve Arden
    • Olive Lashbrooke
    Wayne Morris
    Wayne Morris
    • Comm. Ned Burling
    Kent Smith
    Kent Smith
    • Kenneth Bartlett
    John Emery
    John Emery
    • George Harrington
    Erskine Sanford
    Erskine Sanford
    • Storekeeper
    John Holland
    John Holland
    • Henry Atherton
    Douglas Kennedy
    Douglas Kennedy
    • Naval Officer
    • (unconfirmed)
    John Alban
    John Alban
    • Restaurant Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Ernest Anderson
    Ernest Anderson
    • Second Elevator Operator
    • (uncredited)
    Lois Austin
    • Part of a Theater Party
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Bartell
    • Ticket Agent
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Benoit
    Mary Benoit
    • Woman in Theatre Lobby
    • (uncredited)
    Nanette Bordeaux
    • French Girl
    • (uncredited)
    George Calliga
    George Calliga
    • Night Club Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Camlin
    • French-Speaking Person
    • (uncredited)
    Steve Carruthers
    Steve Carruthers
    • Night Club Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Irving Rapper
    • Writers
      • John Van Druten
      • Charles Hoffman
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    User reviews38

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Outtakes from the making of this film have circulated on video and online for decades as being among the only surviving film "bloopers" to feature future president Ronald Reagan.
    • Goofs
      When Bill serves Sally vichyssoise from French restaurant next door, bowls are filled with dark-colored watery broth, not the traditional white cream-based potato soup.
    • Quotes
      • Sally Middleton: Ooh, how about some pajamas?
      • Sergeant Bill Page: Weh, eh, I couldn't wear your pajamas.
      • Sally Middleton: They're not mine, they're men's paja... My brother stays here sometimes.
      • [gets the pajamas she bought Ken for Christmas]
    • Connections
      Featured in Presidential Blooper Reel (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      The First Noel
      (uncredited)
      Traditional
      Played during the opening scene at the French restaurant

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 28, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • One for the Book
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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