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  • When the Lights Go on Again (1944)
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    74 min | Drama, Romance, War
When the Lights Go on Again (1944)
Approved
74 min | Drama, Romance, War

Ted and Arline, a young couple in love, decide to impulsively get married, despite the disapproval of their families. However, soon thereafter, Ted is drafted into the army and sent overseas to war. Months later, after suffering and ...See moreTed and Arline, a young couple in love, decide to impulsively get married, despite the disapproval of their families. However, soon thereafter, Ted is drafted into the army and sent overseas to war. Months later, after suffering and surviving on the front lines, he is sent back home, suffering from shell shock. On the train ride home, Ted goes through the various memories of his life to cope. Once home, he tries to adjust to married life and his friends and loved ones give him the support and love he needs to fully recover. A heart-warming war-time story. Written by Anonymous See less
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Writers
Frank Craven (original story) | Milton Lazarus (screenplay)
Producer
Cinematographer
Ira H. Morgan (as Ira Morgan)
Editor
W. Donn Hayes (as Donn Hayes)
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Updated Oct 23, 1944

Release date
Oct 23, 1944 (United States)

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24 cast members
Name Known for
Jimmy Lydon
Ted Benson Ted Benson   See fewer
Barbara Belden
Arline Cary Arline Cary   See fewer
Regis Toomey
Bill Regan - Reporter Bill Regan - Reporter   See fewer
George Cleveland
Pat 'Gramps' Benson Pat 'Gramps' Benson   See fewer
Grant Mitchell
Mr. Arnold Benson Mr. Arnold Benson   See fewer
Dorothy Peterson
Mrs. Clara Benson Mrs. Clara Benson   See fewer
Harry Shannon
Tom Cary Tom Cary   See fewer
Joseph Crehan
Bob - Train Engineer Bob - Train Engineer   See fewer
Warren Mills
Joey Benson Joey Benson   See fewer
Emmett Lynn
Old Panhandler Old Panhandler   See fewer
Guy Blake
Jim Bagby (uncredited) Jim Bagby (uncredited)   See fewer
Roberta Carling
Barbara Dunham (uncredited) Barbara Dunham (uncredited)   See fewer
Steve Dunhill
Marine #1 (uncredited) Marine #1 (uncredited)   See fewer
Myrtle Ferguson
Middle-Aged Woman (uncredited) Middle-Aged Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
James Hope
Mr. Hendricks (uncredited) Mr. Hendricks (uncredited)   See fewer
Milton Kibbee
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Elmo Lincoln
Farmer #2 (uncredited) Farmer #2 (uncredited)   See fewer
Billy Nelson
Marine #3 (uncredited) Marine #3 (uncredited)   See fewer
Al Stewart
Farmer #1 (uncredited) Farmer #1 (uncredited)   See fewer
Larry Thompson
Medical Officer (uncredited) Medical Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Jac Turrell
Marine #2 (uncredited) Marine #2 (uncredited)   See fewer
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