Turn Back the Clock(1933)
He led a double life — so he could double up on love!
Turn Back the Clock Synopsis
While recuperating in a hospital after he's hit by an automobile, a struggling shopowner dreams what his life might have been like if he'd made different choices twenty years earlier.
Turn Back the Clock (1933) is a comedy, drama and fantasy film directed by Edgar Selwyn, released on August 25, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Lee Tracy, Mae Clarke, Otto Kruger and George Barbier. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Edgar Selwyn
- Writers:
- Ben Hecht, Edgar Selwyn
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Rosson
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Turn Back the Clock Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Tracy
as Joe Gimlet
Mae Clarke
as Mary Gimlet / Mary Wright
Otto Kruger
as Ted Wright
George Barbier
as Pete Evans
Peggy Shannon
as Elvina Evans Wright / Elvina Evans Gimlet
C. Henry Gordon
as Dave Holmes
Clara Blandick
as Mrs. Gimlet, Joe's Mother
Charley Grapewin
as Dr. Henderson (uncredited)
Larry Fine
as Wedding Singer (uncredited)
Curly Howard
as Wedding Singer (uncredited)
Moe Howard
as Wedding Singer (uncredited)
Ed Wynn
as Cigar Store Customer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Edgar Selwyn, written by Ben Hecht and Edgar Selwyn.
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Turn Back the Clock Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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Turn Back the Clock – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Turn Back the Clock online?
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Turn Back the Clock (1933) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Turn Back the Clock?
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The main cast of Turn Back the Clock (1933) includes Lee Tracy, Mae Clarke, Otto Kruger, George Barbier and Peggy Shannon. The film was directed by Edgar Selwyn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Turn Back the Clock released?
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Turn Back the Clock was released on August 25, 1933 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Turn Back the Clock worth watching?
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Turn Back the Clock (1933) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.