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Romantic comedy

The Voice of the Turtle (1947): Cast

The Voice of the Turtle (1947) movie poster

The Voice of the Turtle is a 1947 romantic comedy directed by Irving Rapper, starring Ronald Reagan as Sergeant Bill Page, Eleanor Parker and Erskine Sanford. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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The Voice of the Turtle (1947) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Irving Rapper
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Voice of the Turtle About?

The premise of The Voice of the Turtle without spoilers.

Listen, Lovers, Listen!!! An aspiring Broadway actress falls in love with a soldier on leave during a weekend in New York City.

The Voice of the Turtle Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • screenplay adapted by author
  • based on play by same name
  • stage actress
  • prologue
  • army furlough
  • army soldier
  • broadway theatre
  • sex comedy
  • domestic drama
  • acting audition
  • love affair
  • playwright
+38 more
  • marriage proposal
  • rainstorm
  • reputation
  • spring season
  • romantic rivalry
  • theatrical producer
  • bad breakup
  • dinner date
  • army sergeant
  • sharing an apartment
  • navy commander
  • vamp
  • possessive girlfriend
  • man's pajamas
  • kiss
  • grocery shopping
  • reference to broadway musical
  • after party
  • hotel room
  • breakfast
  • character says i love you
  • army cap
  • whirlwind courtship
  • romantic weekend
  • year 1944
  • soldier
  • actress
  • weekend pass
  • manhattan new york city
  • central park manhattan new york city
  • cynicism
  • world war two
  • soldier on leave
  • romanticism
  • nightclub
  • new york city
  • jilted woman
  • french restaurant
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Cast & crew

The Voice of the Turtle Cast & Characters

Ronald Reagan leads the cast as Sergeant Bill Page, with Eleanor Parker as Sally Middleton and Erskine Sanford as Storekeeper. Directed by Irving Rapper; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Irving Rapper

More films directed by Irving Rapper, best-rated first: Now, Voyager, Born Again, The Christine Jorgensen Story and Pontius Pilate.

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The Voice of the Turtle Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Voice of the Turtle.

Voice of the Turtle, The
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The Voice of the Turtle Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “One for the Book” and “La voce della tortora”.

Also known as
  • One for the Book
  • La voce della tortora
  • 邂逅的爱情

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FAQ

The Voice of the Turtle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Voice of the Turtle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Voice of the Turtle?

The Voice of the Turtle runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was The Voice of the Turtle released?

The Voice of the Turtle was released on December 25, 1947.

Who directed The Voice of the Turtle?

The Voice of the Turtle was directed by Irving Rapper.

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Who is in the cast of The Voice of the Turtle?

The Voice of the Turtle stars Ronald Reagan as Sergeant Bill Page, Eleanor Parker as Sally Middleton and Erskine Sanford as Storekeeper, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Voice of the Turtle have a post-credit scene?

No. The Voice of the Turtle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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