The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
A young turn-of-the-century newspaper man finds he can get hold of the next day's paper. This brings more problems than fortune, especially as his new girlfriend is part of a phony clairvoyant act.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
72 audience votes
Key crew
- Dudley NicholsScreenplay
- René ClairScreenplay
- Robert StolzOriginal Music Composer
- René ClairDirector
Cast
- Dick PowellLawrence 'Larry' Stevens
- Linda DarnellSylvia Smith-Stevens
- Jack OakieUncle Oscar Smith
- Edgar KennedyInsp. Mulrooney
- John PhilliberPop Benson
- Edward BrophyJake Shomberg
- George ClevelandMr. Gordon
- Sig RumanMr. Beckstein
- Paul GuilfoyleShep
- George ChandlerBob
- Eddie AcuffJim
- Robert DudleyJustice of the Peace (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
newspapertime warpheadlinemorning