01 Nov 1974
The Front Page
A journalist suffering from burn-out wants to finally say goodbye to his office – but his boss doesn’t like the idea one bit.
It Happened Tomorrow
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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.
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Dick Powell Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
Linda Darnell Sylvia Smith-Stevens
Jack Oakie Uncle Oscar Smith
Edgar Kennedy Insp. Mulrooney
John Philliber Pop Benson
Edward Brophy Jake Shomberg
George Cleveland Mr. Gordon
Sig Ruman Mr. Beckstein
Paul Guilfoyle Shep
George Chandler Bob
Eddie Acuff Jim
Robert Dudley Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
Emma Dunn Mrs. Keaver (uncredited)
Mary Field Restaurant Cashier (uncredited)
Charles Halton Doctor (uncredited)
Marion Martin Nurse (uncredited)
Ethel Griffies Mrs. O'Connor (uncredited)
Harry Hayden Bartender (uncredited)
Jimmy Conlin Boarding House Tenant (uncredited)
Fairfax Burger Minor Role (uncredited)
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