I'll Be Seeing You
"Both Living a Secret...each afraid to tell!"
Originally released in 1944. I'll Be Seeing You is a romance/drama film. directed by William Dieterle. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ginger Rogers, Joseph Cotten, and Shirley Temple
Synopsis
Mary Marshall, serving a six year term for accidental manslaughter, is given a Christmas furlough from prison to visit her closest relatives, her uncle and his family in a small Midwestern town. On the train she meets Zach Morgan, a troubled army sergeant on leave for the holidays from a military hospital. Although his physical wounds have healed, he is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and is subject to panic attacks. The pair are attracted to one another and in the warm atmosphere of the Christmas season friendship blossoms into romance, but Mary is reluctant to tell him of her past and that she must shortly return to prison to serve the remainder of her sentence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (39 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ginger Rogers
as Mary Marshall
Joseph Cotten
as Zachary Morgan
Shirley Temple
as Barbara Marshall
Spring Byington
as Mrs. Marshall
Tom Tully
as Mr. Marshall
John Derek
as Lieutenant Bruce
Chill Wills
as Swanson
Kenny Bowers
as Sailor on Train
Gary Gray
as Franklin (uncredited)
Eddie Hall
as Charlie Hartman (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Selznick International Pictures
- Dore Schary Productions
- Vanguard Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I'll Be Seeing You about?
Mary Marshall, serving a six year term for accidental manslaughter, is given a Christmas furlough from prison to visit her closest relatives, her uncle and his family in a small Midwestern town. On...
Who directed I'll Be Seeing You?
I'll Be Seeing You was directed by William Dieterle.
How long is I'll Be Seeing You?
I'll Be Seeing You has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was I'll Be Seeing You released?
I'll Be Seeing You was released on December 31, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I'll Be Seeing You?
The main cast of I'll Be Seeing You includes Ginger Rogers, Joseph Cotten, Shirley Temple, Spring Byington, Tom Tully.