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Between Two Worlds

  • 19441944
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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John Garfield, Paul Henreid, Faye Emerson, and Eleanor Parker in Between Two Worlds (1944)
Passengers on an ocean liner can't recall how they got on board or where they are going yet, oddly enough, it soon becomes apparent that they all have something in common.
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Passengers on an ocean liner can't recall how they got on board or where they are going yet, oddly enough, it soon becomes apparent that they all have something in common.Passengers on an ocean liner can't recall how they got on board or where they are going yet, oddly enough, it soon becomes apparent that they all have something in common.Passengers on an ocean liner can't recall how they got on board or where they are going yet, oddly enough, it soon becomes apparent that they all have something in common.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Edward A. Blatt
  • Writers
    • Daniel Fuchs(screenplay)
    • Sutton Vane(play "Outward Bound")
  • Stars
    • John Garfield
    • Paul Henreid
    • Sydney Greenstreet
Top credits
  • Director
    • Edward A. Blatt
  • Writers
    • Daniel Fuchs(screenplay)
    • Sutton Vane(play "Outward Bound")
  • Stars
    • John Garfield
    • Paul Henreid
    • Sydney Greenstreet
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 74User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    Sydney Greenstreet, Edmund Gwenn, and Dennis King in Between Two Worlds (1944)
    John Garfield, Paul Henreid, and Eleanor Parker in Between Two Worlds (1944)
    John Garfield, Faye Emerson, and Edmund Gwenn in Between Two Worlds (1944)
    Paul Henreid and Eleanor Parker in Between Two Worlds (1944)
    Between Two Worlds (1944)
    Eleanor Parker in Between Two Worlds (1944)
    Paul Henreid and Eleanor Parker in Between Two Worlds (1944)
    Eleanor Parker in Between Two Worlds (1944)
    Eleanor Parker in Between Two Worlds (1944)
    Paul Henreid and Eleanor Parker in Between Two Worlds (1944)
    Paul Henreid, Eleanor Parker, and George Tobias in Between Two Worlds (1944)
    Sydney Greenstreet, Paul Henreid, Edmund Gwenn, Dennis King, and Eleanor Parker in Between Two Worlds (1944)

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    John Garfield
    John Garfield
    • Tom Prioras Tom Prior
    Paul Henreid
    Paul Henreid
    • Henry Bergneras Henry Bergner
    Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet
    • Reverend Tim Thompsonas Reverend Tim Thompson
    Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker
    • Ann Bergneras Ann Bergner
    Edmund Gwenn
    Edmund Gwenn
    • Scrubbyas Scrubby
    George Tobias
    George Tobias
    • Pete Musickas Pete Musick
    George Coulouris
    George Coulouris
    • Mr. Lingleyas Mr. Lingley
    Faye Emerson
    Faye Emerson
    • Miss Maxine Russellas Miss Maxine Russell
    Sara Allgood
    Sara Allgood
    • Mrs. Midgetas Mrs. Midget
    Dennis King
    Dennis King
    • Reverend William Dukeas Reverend William Duke
    Isobel Elsom
    Isobel Elsom
    • Genevieve Cliveden-Banksas Genevieve Cliveden-Banks
    Gilbert Emery
    Gilbert Emery
    • Benjamin Cliveden-Banksas Benjamin Cliveden-Banks
    Lester Matthews
    Lester Matthews
    • Steamship Dispatcheras Steamship Dispatcher
    • (uncredited)
    Patrick O'Moore
    Patrick O'Moore
    • Steamship Clerkas Steamship Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Edward A. Blatt
    • Writers
      • Daniel Fuchs(screenplay)
      • Sutton Vane(play "Outward Bound")
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold named this film as his personal favorite among his film scores.
    • Goofs
      When the Bergners first arrive aboard the ship, the shadow of a klieg light can be seen on one of the double doors as they pass through.
    • Quotes

      Tom Prior: I read a great epitaph once, I'm gonna steal it for myself.

      Scrubby: Sir?

      Tom Prior: Here lies Prior, died a bachelor. Wifeless. Childless. Wish his father'd died the same.

    • Alternate versions
      Two versions of the movie exist. The latest, published by Warner Archive in Sept. 2006, is the 112 minute cut. Another version of 121 minutes, including a rarely seen cut scene between Ann and Tom and a few additional shots of the casino parts, has been broadcast by a few TV networks in the 2000s in Europe and East Asia.
    • Connections
      Featured in Between Two Worlds: Erich Wolfgang Korngold (2001)

    User reviews74

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    Superbly Acted
    Between Two Worlds was a 1944 remake of the 1930 Leslie Howard film, Outward Bound, which was a hit on Broadway. This allegorical tale about death was the perfect World War II film and boasted a super ensemble cast--each and every cast member is wonderful. The stars, John Garfield, Paul Henreid, Eleanor Parker, and Sydney Greenstreet, give top-notch performances, but the film also boasts high points in the careers of Isobel Elsom, Faye Emerson, Dennis King, Sara Allgood, Gilbert Emery, and Edmund Gwenn. Each actor gets a share of the spotlight as they slowly discover their fate and face the final judgment. Nicely directed with a good set, although the music picks up bits from Casablanca. Moody and yes maybe talky by today's standards, but very effective and moving. My favorite is haughty Isobel Elsom, the great British actress who came to Hollywood in the mid 30s, after being one of England's biggest silent-film stars. She has the role Alison Skipworth played in the 1930 version, but her imperious demeanor takes on a whole new meaning in 1944, set against the war. This is the kind of film that can't be made any more, and when film-makers try, their efforts sink from view very quickly. Powerful and touching film filled with great moments. This one is a must see.
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    • May 15, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 20, 1944 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Outward Bound
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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