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Eager to be ahead of the competition, an ambitious reporter (Dick Powell) wishes he could know the news before it happens. A mysterious old man (John Philliber) grants the reporter that power, even though he warns him against it. Now able to predict the news in advance, he goes about using the information to his advantage, until he learns in advance, of his own death. How can he keep the future from happening?
Original Release
03/31/1944
US Release
03/31/1944
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dick Powell | Larry Stevens / Lawrence " Larry " Stevens |
| Linda Darnell | Sylvia Smith / Sylvia Smith-Stevens |
| Jack Oakie | Cigolini / Uncle Oscar Smith |
| Edgar Kennedy | Inspector Mulrooney / Insp. Mulrooney |
| John Philliber | Pop Benson |
| George Cleveland | Mr. Gordon |
| Sig Ruman | Mr. Beckstein |
| George Chandler | Bob |
| Eddie Acuff | Jim |
| Edward Brophy | Jake Shomberg |
Directors
Writers
René Clair, Dudley Nichols, Lord Dunsany, Hugh Wedlock Jr., Howard Snyder, Lewis R. Foster, Helene Fraenkel
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dick Powell | Larry Stevens / Lawrence " Larry " Stevens |
| Linda Darnell | Sylvia Smith / Sylvia Smith-Stevens |
| Jack Oakie | Cigolini / Uncle Oscar Smith |
| Edgar Kennedy | Inspector Mulrooney / Insp. Mulrooney |
| John Philliber | Pop Benson |
| George Cleveland | Mr. Gordon |
| Sig Ruman | Mr. Beckstein |
| George Chandler | Bob |
| Eddie Acuff | Jim |
| Edward Brophy | Jake Shomberg |
| Paul Guilfoyle | Shep |
| Luis Alberni | Restaurant Owner |
| Fred Aldrich | Show Spectator |
| Stanley Andrews | Policeman |
| Walter Bacon | Racetrack Spectator |
| Vangie Beilby | Wedding Witness |
| Edward Biby | Gambler |
| Lulu Mae Bohrman | Show Spectator |
| Eddie Borden | Horse Race Spectator |
| Fairfax Burger | Minor Role |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Theo. W. Baumfeld | Producer |
| Arnold Pressburger | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1945 | Oscar | Best Sound, Recording | Nominated |
| 1945 | Oscar | Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture | Nominated |
