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Between Two Worlds
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Between Two Worlds

1944-05-20 · 112 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · Fantasy

Passengers on an ocean liner can't recall how they got onboard or where they are going. Soon it becomes apparent that they all have something in common.

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Directors
Edward A. Blatt
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John GarfieldJohn GarfieldTom Prior
Paul HenreidPaul HenreidHenry Bergner
Sydney GreenstreetSydney GreenstreetReverend Tim Thompson
Eleanor ParkerEleanor ParkerAnn Bergner
Edmund GwennEdmund GwennScrubby
George TobiasGeorge TobiasPete Musick
George CoulourisGeorge CoulourisMr. Lingley
Faye EmersonFaye EmersonMaxine Russell
Sara AllgoodSara AllgoodMrs. Midget
Dennis KingDennis KingReverend William Duke
Isobel ElsomIsobel ElsomGenevieve Cliveden-Banks
Gilbert EmeryGilbert EmeryBenjamin Cliveden-Banks
Lester MatthewsLester MatthewsSteamship Dispatcher (uncredited)
Patrick O'MoorePatrick O'MooreSteamship Clerk (uncredited)

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