The Clock
by Fred Zinnemann, Tex Avery, Vincente Minnelli
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Actor: James Gleason, Judy Garland, Keenan Wynn, Marshall Thompson, Robert WalkerDirector: Fred Zinnemann, Tex Avery, Vincente Minnelli
Brand: Warner Brothers
Writer: Heck Allen
Writer: Joe Ansen
Writer: Joseph Schrank
Writer: Paul Gallico
Writer: Pauline Gallico
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 1.0; English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 1.0
Format: Closed-captioned, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-02-06
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 79502
Studio: Warner Home Video
Movie Reviews of The Clock
Movie Review: A Timeless Cinematic Valentine
Summary: 5 Stars
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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