Repeat Performance (1947)
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- Approved
- 1h 31min
- Crime, Drama
- 15 Sep 1947 (UK)
- Movie
On New Year's Eve 1946, Sheila Page kills her husband Barney. She wishes that she could relive 1946 and avoid the mistakes that she made throughout the year. Her wish comes true but cheating fate proves more difficult than she anticipated.
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Cast verified as complete
| Louis Hayward | ... |
Barney Page
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| Joan Leslie | ... |
Sheila Page
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| Virginia Field | ... |
Paula Costello
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| Tom Conway | ... |
John Friday
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| Richard Basehart | ... |
William Williams, the Poet
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| Natalie Schafer | ... |
Eloise Shaw
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| Benay Venuta | ... |
Bess Michaels
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| Ilka Grüning | ... |
Mattie
(as Ilka Gruning)
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| John Alban | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Keefe Brasselle | ... |
Delivery Boy (uncredited)
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Ralph Brooks | ... |
New Year's Eve Reveler (uncredited)
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| Jean Del Val | ... |
Tony (uncredited)
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Abe Dinovitch | ... |
Peanut Vendor (uncredited)
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John Dutriz | ... |
Ricardo (uncredited)
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| Dick Gordon | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Alf Haugan | ... |
Attendant (uncredited)
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| Leyland Hodgson | ... |
Ship Steward (uncredited)
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Patrick Hurst | ... |
Virgil (uncredited)
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| John Ireland | ... |
Narrator (uncredited) (voice)
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| Mike Lally | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Raymond Largay | ... |
Hillgardner (uncredited)
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Lory Leeman | ... |
Actress (uncredited)
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| Wilbur Mack | ... |
New Year's Eve Reveler (uncredited)
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Michael Markham | ... |
Stage Manager (uncredited)
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Philip Morris | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Tim Murdock | ... |
Actor (uncredited)
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Ann Roberts | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Gale Ronn | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Mildred Sellers | ... |
Actress (uncredited)
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Bud Townsend | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Valerie Traxler | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Mack Williams | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Eric Wilton | ... |
New Year's Eve Reveler (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alfred L. Werker | ... | (as Alfred Werker) |
Written by
| Walter Bullock | ... | (screenplay by) |
| William O'Farrell | ... | (based on a novel by) |
Produced by
| Aubrey Schenck | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| George Antheil | ||
Cinematography by
| L. William O'Connell | ... | director of photography (as Lew W. O'Connell) |
Editing by
| Louis Sackin | ... | (as Louis H. Sackin) |
Editorial Department
| Alfred DeGaetano | ... | editorial supervisor (as Alfred De Gaetano) |
Art Direction by
| Edward C. Jewell | ||
Set Decoration by
| Armor Marlowe | ||
Makeup Department
| Eunice King | ... | hair stylist (as Eunice) |
| Bud Westmore | ... | director of makeup |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert Stillman | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Leon Becker | ... | special sound supervisor |
| J.N.A. Hawkins | ... | sound director |
| W.C. Smith | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Jack Rabin | ... | special art effects (as Jack R. Rabin) |
| George J. Teague | ... | photographic effects |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Oleg Cassini | ... | costume supervisor |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Irving Friedman | ... | musical director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Eagle-Lion Films (1947) (United States) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1947) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Eagle-Lion Film (1949) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- NBC Universal Television Distribution (2018) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Flicker Alley (2022) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- The Criterion Channel (2023) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- Filmové Noviny (Czechoslovakia) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Western Electric (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Sheila kills her husband at the start of the film with a smoking gun. We don't know how or why. All we know is men are banging on her door and she escapes. There is a notable dialogue as she makes her way to a New Years celebration with Richard Basehart as the poet William Williams. As she goes up the stairs to John Friday's apartment (her producer), she wishes she could relive the year and undo what she has done. William Williams, in an offhand remark, states he wishes he was the one who shot Barney, her erstwhile husband. We see that Destiny is not too happy with making changes to her plans. Written by Jim Mourgos |
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| Taglines | "There's only one way to love a woman... and I'll share that love with no one!" See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,300,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to Eddie Muller, the producers thought so highly of Richard Basehart's performance in the film that they held its world premiere in Basehart's home town, Zanesville, Ohio. See more » |
| Goofs | Sheila tells William she shot her husband "with this" and hands him a semi-automatic pistol. He says, "In your right hand a smoking revolver." A semi-automatic pistol is not a revolver. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Repeat Performance (2019). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre See more » |
| Quotes |
Barney Page:
Yes, Sheila, California's a wonderful place - IF you're a grapefruit. See more » |