It Happened Tomorrow(1944)
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It Happened Tomorrow Synopsis
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.
It Happened Tomorrow (1944) is a fantasy, comedy and romance film directed by René Clair, released on March 31, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Dick Powell, Linda Darnell, Jack Oakie and Edgar Kennedy. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 71 ratings.
- Director:
- René Clair
- Writers:
- Dudley Nichols, René Clair, Howard Snyder
- Producers:
- Arnold Pressburger
- Cinematographer:
- Archie Stout
- Composer:
- Robert Stolz
- Production:
- Arnold Pressburger Films
- Status:
- Released
It Happened Tomorrow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dick Powell
as Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
Linda Darnell
as Sylvia Smith-Stevens
Jack Oakie
as Uncle Oscar Smith
Edgar Kennedy
as Insp. Mulrooney
John Philliber
as Pop Benson
Edward Brophy
as Jake Shomberg
George Cleveland
as Mr. Gordon
Sig Ruman
as Mr. Beckstein
Paul Guilfoyle
as Shep
George Chandler
as Bob
Eddie Acuff
as Jim
Robert Dudley
as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by René Clair, written by Dudley Nichols, René Clair and Howard Snyder, produced by Arnold Pressburger.
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It Happened Tomorrow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 71 ratings.
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It Happened Tomorrow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch It Happened Tomorrow online?
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It Happened Tomorrow (1944) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in It Happened Tomorrow?
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The main cast of It Happened Tomorrow (1944) includes Dick Powell, Linda Darnell, Jack Oakie, Edgar Kennedy and John Philliber. The film was directed by René Clair. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was It Happened Tomorrow released?
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It Happened Tomorrow was released on March 31, 1944 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is It Happened Tomorrow worth watching?
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It Happened Tomorrow (1944) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 71 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.