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The Clock (1945)

 -  Drama | Romance  -  25 May 1945 (USA)
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Soldier Joe Allen is on a two-day leave in New York, and there he meets Alice. She agrees to show him the sights and they spend the day together. In this short time they find themselves ... See full summary »

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Soldier Joe Allen is on a two-day leave in New York, and there he meets Alice. She agrees to show him the sights and they spend the day together. In this short time they find themselves falling in love with each other, and they decide to get married before Joe has to return to camp. Written by Leon Wolters <wolters@strw.LeidenUniv.nl>

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Every second a heart-beat

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Drama | Romance

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25 May 1945 (USA)  »

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$1,324,000 (estimated)

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$2,783,000 (USA)
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(Western Electric Sound System)

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In the opening scene, Robert Walker bums a light from a commuter played by none other than Arthur Freed. See more »

Goofs

Joe shows up for date with Alice at 7 pm. And even though date lasts nearly a day, he's still clean-shaven 24 hours later. See more »

Quotes

The Drunk: You are the most maddening lady creature I've ever been able to come in contact with. Let me take you out of all this.
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"If I Had You"
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Music by Ted Shapiro, Jimmy Campbell and Reginald Connelly
Heard as background music
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Wartime Romance
16 April 2004 | by (Cleveland, Ohio) – See all my reviews

Among the things I admire in this slight romantic drama is the most impressive set representing New York's Pennsylvania Station. It is certainly a fine achievement, designed by Cedric Gibbons and William Ferrari.

Likewise, George Folsey's lovely black and white cinematograpy is perfect for the "brief encounter" tale. Director Vincent Minnelli (replacing Fred Zinnemann) took special care to see that Judy Garland looked as fetching as possible, and she does. It is her most beautiful makeup in films, and her performance matches it well.

It's hard to believe the entire film was done in Hollywood's Culver City (using real NYC footage and backdrops) which is a tribute to the production staff and crew. They certainly obtained the Manhattan atmosphere, while telling a simple story of youthful wartime romance.


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