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Random Harvest (1942)

126 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   14 September 1943 (Sweden)
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An amnesiac World War I vet falls in love with a music hall star, only to suffer an accident which restores his original memories but erases his post-War life.

Director:

Mervyn LeRoy

Writers:

Claudine West (screenplay), George Froeschel (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ronald Colman ...
Greer Garson ...
Philip Dorn Philip Dorn ...
Susan Peters Susan Peters ...
Henry Travers Henry Travers ...
Reginald Owen Reginald Owen ...
'Biffer'
Bramwell Fletcher Bramwell Fletcher ...
Harrison
Rhys Williams ...
Sam
Una O'Connor Una O'Connor ...
Tobacconist
Aubrey Mather Aubrey Mather ...
Sheldon
Margaret Wycherly Margaret Wycherly ...
Mrs. Deventer
Arthur Margetson Arthur Margetson ...
Chetwynd
Melville Cooper Melville Cooper ...
George
Alan Napier Alan Napier ...
Julian
Jill Esmond Jill Esmond ...
Lydia
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Storyline

A veteran of World War I marries and settles happily into a tidy, humble life until an accident brings back memories of a former life of wealth and privilege while blocking all recollection of his existence since the war. Thus one man disappears, and another man long missing turns up and claims his vast inheritance. What does his devoted wife, whom he no longer recognizes, do? Written by Paul Emmons <pemmons@wcupa.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Memory | Love | Music Hall | Celebration | Secretary  | See more »

Taglines:

He had found love - lost it - and now had found it again! See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Sweden) See more »

Also Known As:

Gefundene Jahre See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(Turner library print) (copyright length)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Ronald Colman fought with the British army in World War I at the battle of Ypres in 1914 where he received severe shrapnel wounds to the knee and ankle of one of his legs. He was decorated for bravery and was invalided out of the army several months later. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The pattern of water and mud on Smithy's coat changes after the accident as he walks along. See more »

Quotes

Smithy: Paula, it's - it's a lot of nerve, but - I'm - I've fallen in love with you. I'm asking you to marry me, on a - on a check for two guineas.
Paula: Smithy, don't ask me, please. I might take you up on it. I'm just that shameless. I've run after you from the very beginning; you know I have. I've never let you out of my sight since I first saw you in that little shop.
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Connections

Referenced in El crimen del cine Oriente (1997) See more »

Soundtracks

"Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile"
(1915) (uncredited)
Music by Felix Powell
Lyrics by George Asaf
Sung a cappella by a mob at the end of the War See more »