The Clock
“Every second a heart-beat.”
Synopsis
A G.I. en route to Europe falls in love during a whirlwind two-day leave in New York City.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Clock (1945) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-10
Top Cast
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Judy Garland
Alice Maybery
Robert Walker
Corporal Joe Allen
James Gleason
Al Henry
Keenan Wynn
The Drunk
Lucile Gleason
Emily Henry
Marshall Thompson
Bill
Ruth Brady
Helen
Chester Clute
Michael Henry
Dick Elliott
New Jersey Man at Penn Station
Moyna MacGill
Patron at Diner
Ruby Dandridge
Milk Customer
Ray Teal
Policeman
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Policeman (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Man in Wedding Party (uncredited)
Terry Moore
Girl at Museum (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Nathan, Joseph Schrank
- Original Score
- George Bassman
- Original Title
- The Clock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincente Minnelli
Robert Nathan, Joseph Schrank, Pauline Gallico, Paul Gallico
George Bassman
George J. Folsey
George White
Arthur Freed
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Nathan
Screenplay
Joseph Schrank
Screenplay
Vincente Minnelli
Director
Arthur Freed
Producer
George Bassman
Original Music Composer
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
George White
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Clock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Clock about?
A G.I. en route to Europe falls in love during a whirlwind two-day leave in New York City.
Who directed The Clock?
The Clock was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in The Clock?
The principal cast of The Clock includes Judy Garland, Robert Walker, James Gleason, Keenan Wynn, Lucile Gleason.
When was The Clock released and how long is it?
The Clock was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Clock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Clock was composed by George Bassman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Clock?
The Clock holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).