Turn Back the Clock
"He led a double life — so he could double up on love!"
Originally released in 1933. Turn Back the Clock is a comedy/drama film. directed by Edgar Selwyn. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lee Tracy, Mae Clarke, and Otto Kruger
Synopsis
While recuperating in a hospital after he's hit by an automobile, a struggling shopowner dreams what his life might have been like if he'd made different choices twenty years earlier.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lee Tracy
as Joe Gimlet
Mae Clarke
as Mary Gimlet / Mary Wright
Otto Kruger
as Ted Wright
George Barbier
as Pete Evans
Peggy Shannon
as Elvina Evans Wright / Elvina Evans Gimlet
C. Henry Gordon
as Dave Holmes
Clara Blandick
as Mrs. Gimlet, Joe's Mother
Charley Grapewin
as Dr. Henderson (uncredited)
Larry Fine
as Wedding Singer (uncredited)
Curly Howard
as Wedding Singer (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turn Back the Clock about?
While recuperating in a hospital after he's hit by an automobile, a struggling shopowner dreams what his life might have been like if he'd made different choices twenty years earlier.
Who directed Turn Back the Clock?
Turn Back the Clock was directed by Edgar Selwyn.
How long is Turn Back the Clock?
Turn Back the Clock has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Turn Back the Clock released?
Turn Back the Clock was released on August 25, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Turn Back the Clock?
The main cast of Turn Back the Clock includes Lee Tracy, Mae Clarke, Otto Kruger, George Barbier, Peggy Shannon.