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Turnabout

1940-05-17 · 83 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Fantasy

Bickering husband and wife Tim and Sally Willows mutter a few angry words to a statue who grants their wish and they wind up living each other's life.

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Directors
Hal Roach
Production companies
Hal Roach Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Adolphe MenjouAdolphe MenjouPhil Manning
Carole LandisCarole LandisSally Willows
John HubbardJohn HubbardTim Willows
William GarganWilliam GarganJoel Clare
Verree TeasdaleVerree TeasdaleLaura Bannister
Mary AstorMary AstorMarion Manning
Donald MeekDonald MeekHenry, the Valet
Joyce ComptonJoyce ComptonIrene Clare
Inez CourtneyInez CourtneyMiss Edwards
Franklin PangbornFranklin PangbornMr. Pingboom
Marjorie MainMarjorie MainNora, the Cook
Berton ChurchillBerton ChurchillJulian Marlowe
Margaret RoachDixie Gale
Ray TurnerRay TurnerMose
Norman BuddNorman BuddJimmy
Polly Ann YoungPolly Ann YoungMiss Gertie Twill
Eleanor RileyLorraine
Murray AlperMurray AlperDoc, the Masseur
Miki MoritaMiki MoritaIto
Yolande DonlanYolande DonlanMarie, the Maid (as Yolande Mollot)

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