The Clock (Under the Clock)

The Clock (Under the Clock) (1945)

  • 100% of critics liked it
    (7 reviews)

  • 85% of users liked it
    (1,111 ratings)

The Clock was designed by MGM as a "small" picture--though characteristically, it was a bigger production than most "A" efforts from any other studio. Paul Gallico's simple story involves a girl (Judy Garland) and a GI (Robert Walker), who meet under the huge clock at New York's Pennsylvania… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By
Vincente Minnelli
Written By
Robert Nathan, Joseph Schrank
Genres
Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1945 Wide
On DVD
Feb 6, 2007

Critic Reviews

  • Gabe Leibowitz, eCinemaCenter.com

    Billed in some circles as the original Before Sunrise, Vincente Minnelli's The Clock doesn't come particularly close to reaching those hallowed grounds, but its structure and conclusion certainly make the comparison understandable.

  • Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion

    Evanescent romance braving urban landscapes and wartime ruptures, captured by a gliding-craning-caressing camera

  • David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

    ...generally as affable and lighthearted as its premise might have indicated.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    It's hard not to be moved by its heart-warming romantic tale.

  • Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television

    Drama with spectacular crowd scenes, showing life in New York City.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • AJ V


    Two people meet, fall in love at first sight, and get married the end. Interesting and sweet, but predictable and silly at the same time.

  • jay n


    sweet gentle low key film with a non-singing Judy.

  • Dannielle A


    Very romantic and emotional. Certain parts are so corny but somehow, before you realize it, your spirit is captured and floating away with the emotion in the film.

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