The Clock |  | Directors: Fred Zinnemann, Tex Avery, Vincente Minnelli
Actors: Judy Garland, Robert Walker, Wally Maher, Dick Nelson, Pete Smith
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Sales Rank: 17651
Format: Full Screen, Closed-captioned, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 79502
UPC: 012569795020
EAN: 0012569795020
ASIN: B000JU8H8S
Theatrical Release Date: May 25, 1945
Release Date: February 6, 2007
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| • | Soldier Joe Allen is on a two-day leave in New York, and there he meets Alice. She agrees to show him the sights and they spend the day together. In this short time they find themselves falling in love with each other, and they decide to get married before Joe has to return to camp.Running Time: 90 min. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: NR Age: 012569795020 UPC: |
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Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: NR
Release Date: 6-FEB-2007
Media Type: DVD
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Sometimes simplicity can be heartbreaking. So it is with The Clock, a wonderfully simple love story that stands as one of the gems of the MGM golden years. It should be noted right off that this 1945 film is not a musical, despite a talent roster led by the maestro of MGM musicals, producer Arthur Freed. Rather, it's a straight, black and white romance about a soldier (Robert Walker) with a two-day pass in unfamiliar, overwhelming New York City. He meets an office worker (Judy Garland), and in the glow of the city and each other, they fall in love. Underlying the sweetness of the romance is the time limit of the soldier's leave, after which he will be sent overseas; the clock brings an urgency to the action, especially after the lovers lose each other in the crush of a subway. Veteran character actor James Gleason provides lovely support, as does his real-life wife, Lucile. Director Vincente Minnelli brought his designer's eye to the film, turning (by his own avowed intention) New York City itself into the third main character in the drama. It's not difficult to guess the reason for the film's strong emotional tug, or for Judy Garland's radiance; Minnelli had fallen in love with Garland during the making of Meet Me in St. Louis a year earlier, and they would marry after filming The Clock. She was never lovelier than in these two pictures. --Robert Horton
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 One of Judy's top 5 films December 29, 2009
Sam "Mayday" Malone (Rohan)
Judy Garland was a truly talented actress. Today there seem to be so many people who force themselves onto the public claiming they can sing, dance, etc. Judy was the real deal - a great singer, great comedic talent (underrated), and what this movie showed an excellent dramatic actress. She truly never looked or sounded better than she did in this film (and she does not sing one note). This is a hidden gem that more people should see. Wizard of Oz does not define her - in fact I would call it one of her lesser films.
A SWEET LOVE STORY November 27, 2009
lisa (larkspur)
1945 Vincent Minnelli's THE CLOCK with Judy Garland and Robert Walker. A sentimental and sweet story about a soldier on a 2 day leave in New York City while waiting to ship out to Europe during WW2. He does not know anyone and is lonely and intimidated by the indifference and hustle and bustle of the big city. There at Grand Central Train station, he accidentally trips Judy Garland and breaks the heel of her shoe, thereby, making her acquaintance.
Judy feels sorry for the soldier as he is all alone and he does not know what to do with himself, so she volunteers her time and spends the day with him in a museum and they talk and get to know each other.
James Gleason and his real life wife have a nice scene in the movie as a milkman and his wife who befriend the two young people.
If you like a nice and sweet love story, then you will like this movie.
Altime favortie! November 12, 2009
Jennifer L. Martin
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you like old movies that are touching, the guys are true gentlemen, and the girls are pure and innocent - you'll love this movie. Wish they made them like this now-a-days. This is coming from a 19 year old by the way ;).
Old fashioned WWII love story September 28, 2009
Josie Cabot (Sanibel, FL, United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am biased, being a big fan of Robert Walker, especially his performance in "Strangers on a Train"Strangers on a Train (Two-Disc Special Edition). But I really do love this movie. The Clock It is an old fashioned love story, and even it's 1940's setting can't date its charm. Judy Garland gives a lovely, non-singing role, and Keenan Wynn and James Gleason, two terrific character actors, lend warmth and humor. (And if you have any doubt about Robert Walker's acting ability , watch this movie and then "Strangers on a Train". He died tragically before the movie was released, but left an outstanding performance in his portrayal of the psychopathic killer, Bruno Anthony.)
A Timeless Cinematic Valentine September 25, 2009
Jennie Johanson
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Chick-flicks don't hold much appeal for me. Not that I have anything against romance, but I think that a lot of movies go way overboard with the love story. My personal opinion is that, generally, romance comes across more smoothly in the context of another genre (action adventure, mystery, musical comedy, etc.) Now, of course there are exceptions, but when I read the synopsis for the 1945 World War II film, The Clock, I was skeptical of how well I would like it. Because it features Judy Garland, one of my favorite actresses, I begrudgingly decided to give it a try despite the fact that the story seemed suspiciously chick-flick-ish...
Joe is a soldier from a small town bewildered to find himself in New York City during a layover. Alice has lived in New York for a few years as a sensible working girl. When she loses the heel of her shoe after tripping over the lonely soldier, they strike up an unlikely friendship that eventually leads to a whirlwind romance. But time, for him, is running out. As the clock's hands move towards his departure, the young lovers become desperate not to let anything end their newfound love for each other.
This movie could have taken so many wrong turns and become just another sentimental 1940s romance. However, even though the plot seems trite, the story is captured with refreshing naturalness. Judy Garland, famous for her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, turns in a lovely performance as the conflicted young woman who finds herself falling for a soldier against the advice of her bossy roommate. Robert Walker plays Joe, the inexperienced and kindhearted Midwestern boy with the utmost sincerity.
In fact, sincere is probably the best word for the whole production. You don't stop to question the story or the characters, because they all exude a real-life quality. The acting is excellent throughout the film, including the minor bit parts. James and Lucille Gleason, a real life married couple, are especially memorable as the elderly milkman and his wife who encourage Joe and Alice not to let fear influence their decisions. "If people thought about all the things that could happen, they'd never do anything," is what the experienced couple tells the young lovers.
The very talented Director Vincente Minnelli captured the all of the subtle nuances of the story with grace and poignancy. At the time, he and Judy Garland were falling in love with each other, and were married soon after the filming wrapped. He filmed Judy as she had never been filmed before: as a gorgeous, sophisticated young woman full of beauty and love. The audience cannot help but fall in love with her, just as her director did. Consequently, I believe that this is one of the most romantic movies I have ever seen.
Is it a chick-flick? Well...maybe. Is it worth watching? Oh, definitely.
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