It Happened Tomorrow
“Funniest thing on the screen today”
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.
Top Cast
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Dick Powell
Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
Linda Darnell
Sylvia Smith-Stevens
Jack Oakie
Uncle Oscar Smith
Edgar Kennedy
Insp. Mulrooney
John Philliber
Pop Benson
Edward Brophy
Jake Shomberg
George Cleveland
Mr. Gordon
Sig Ruman
Mr. Beckstein
Paul Guilfoyle
Shep
George Chandler
Bob
Eddie Acuff
Jim
Robert Dudley
Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Keaver (uncredited)
Mary Field
Restaurant Cashier (uncredited)
Charles Halton
Doctor (uncredited)
Marion Martin
Nurse (uncredited)
Ethel Griffies
Mrs. O'Connor (uncredited)
Harry Hayden
Bartender (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bougainville Island
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Clair
- Screenplay & Story
- René Clair, Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Robert Stolz
- Original Title
- It Happened Tomorrow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Arnold Pressburger Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Clair
René Clair, Dudley Nichols, Helene Fraenkel, Lord Dunsany, Howard Snyder, Lewis R. Foster, Hugh Wedlock Jr.
Robert Stolz
Archie Stout
Fred Pressburger
Arnold Pressburger
Department Leadership Roster
René Clair
Screenplay
Fred Pressburger
Editor
René Clair
Director
Arnold Pressburger
Producer
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
René Hubert
Costume Design
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Robert Stolz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Happened Tomorrow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It Happened Tomorrow about?
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.
Who directed It Happened Tomorrow?
It Happened Tomorrow was directed by René Clair.
Who stars in It Happened Tomorrow?
The principal cast of It Happened Tomorrow includes Dick Powell, Linda Darnell, Jack Oakie, Edgar Kennedy, John Philliber.
When was It Happened Tomorrow released and how long is it?
It Happened Tomorrow was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for It Happened Tomorrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Happened Tomorrow was composed by Robert Stolz.
Is It Happened Tomorrow based on a book or true story?
It Happened Tomorrow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Howard Snyder".
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Happened Tomorrow?
It Happened Tomorrow holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).