The Time of Their Lives
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Two ghosts, who were mistakenly branded as traitors during the Revolutionary War, return to 20th century New England to retrieve a letter from George Washington which would prove their innocence.
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About The Time of Their Lives
The Time of Their Lives is a 1946 English-language comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Charles Barton. The cast is led by Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Marjorie Reynolds. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Time of Their Lives was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 13, 1946, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Writers
- Walter DeLeon, Val Burton, Bradford Ropes
- Release date
- August 13, 1946
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures
The Time of Their Lives cast & crew
The Time of Their Lives was directed by Charles Barton and written by Walter DeLeon, Val Burton, and Bradford Ropes.
The cast features Bud Abbott as Cuthbert Greenway / Dr. Ralph Greenway, Lou Costello as Horatio Prim, Marjorie Reynolds as Melody Allen, Binnie Barnes as Mildred Dean, John Shelton as Sheldon Gage, and Gale Sondergaard as Emily.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Milton Rosen, cinematography is by Charles Van Enger, and it was produced by Val Burton and Joseph Gershenson.
Is The Time of Their Lives worth watching?
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, fantasy, and horror, The Time of Their Lives is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Time of Their Lives
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Cast of The Time of Their Lives
Bud Abbott
Cuthbert Greenway / Dr. Ralph Greenway
Lou Costello
Horatio Prim
Marjorie Reynolds
Melody Allen
Binnie Barnes
Mildred Dean
John Shelton
Sheldon Gage
Gale Sondergaard
Emily
Lynn Baggett
June Prescott
Jess Barker
Thomas Danbury
Ann Gillis
Nora O'Leary
Donald MacBride
Lt. Mason
William Hall
Sgt. Conners
Robert Barrat
Maj. Putnam
The Time of Their Lives — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Time of Their Lives in United States?
The Time of Their Lives is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Time of Their Lives in?
The Time of Their Lives is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Time of Their Lives?
The Time of Their Lives runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
▸What is The Time of Their Lives rated?
The Time of Their Lives is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 49 ratings.
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