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It Happened Tomorrow

It Happened Tomorrow

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Overview

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.

Directed by René Clair
Written by Dudley Nichols, René Clair, Howard Snyder
Produced by Arnold Pressburger
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Top Cast

Dick Powell

Dick Powell

Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens

Linda Darnell

Linda Darnell

Sylvia Smith-Stevens

Jack Oakie

Jack Oakie

Uncle Oscar Smith

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy

Insp. Mulrooney

J

John Philliber

Pop Benson

Edward Brophy

Edward Brophy

Jake Shomberg

George Cleveland

George Cleveland

Mr. Gordon

Sig Ruman

Sig Ruman

Mr. Beckstein

Paul Guilfoyle

Paul Guilfoyle

Shep

George Chandler

George Chandler

Bob

Themes & Keywords

newspapertime warpheadlinemorning

About It Happened Tomorrow

It Happened Tomorrow is a fantasy, comedy, romance film released in 1944 exploring themes of newspaper, time warp, headline, morning. Directed by René Clair, it stars Dick Powell, Linda Darnell, Jack Oakie. 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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