Here Comes Mr. Jordan
"A picture different from anything ever screened before!"
Originally released in 1941. Here Comes Mr. Jordan is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Alexander Hall.
Starring Robert Montgomery, Evelyn Keyes, and Claude Rains
Synopsis
Boxer Joe Pendleton, flying to his next fight, crashes...because a Heavenly Messenger, new on the job, snatched Joe's spirit prematurely from his body. Before the matter can be rectified, Joe's body is cremated; so the celestial Mr. Jordan grants him the use of the body of wealthy Bruce Farnsworth, who's just been murdered by his wife. Joe tries to remake Farnsworth's unworthy life in his own clean-cut image, but then falls in love; and what about that murderous wife?
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 7, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (119 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Montgomery
as Joe Pendleton
Evelyn Keyes
as Bette Logan
Claude Rains
as Mr. Jordan
Rita Johnson
as Julia Farnsworth
Edward Everett Horton
as Messenger 7013
James Gleason
as Max Corkle
John Emery
as Tony Abbott
Donald MacBride
as Inspector Williams
Don Costello
as Lefty
Halliwell Hobbes
as Sisk
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Here Comes Mr. Jordan about?
Boxer Joe Pendleton, flying to his next fight, crashes...because a Heavenly Messenger, new on the job, snatched Joe's spirit prematurely from his body. Before the matter can be rectified, Joe's bod...
Who directed Here Comes Mr. Jordan?
Here Comes Mr. Jordan was directed by Alexander Hall.
How long is Here Comes Mr. Jordan?
Here Comes Mr. Jordan has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Here Comes Mr. Jordan released?
Here Comes Mr. Jordan was released on August 7, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Here Comes Mr. Jordan?
The main cast of Here Comes Mr. Jordan includes Robert Montgomery, Evelyn Keyes, Claude Rains, Rita Johnson, Edward Everett Horton.
Is Here Comes Mr. Jordan worth watching?
Here Comes Mr. Jordan has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 119 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.