Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? (1968): Cast & Plot
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? is a 1968 comedy starring Robert Morse as Waldo, Doris Day and Ben Blue. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? About?
The premise of Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Great Northeast Blackout of 1965, millions are plunged into darkness, including Waldo Zane, a New York executive scheming to steal his company’s fortune, and Broadway star Margaret Garrison along with her husband Peter. The sudden loss of power forces their lives to intersect, setting up a tense encounter.
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- husband wife relationship
- power outage
- nepotism
- connecticut
- song during opening credits
- suspicion of adultery
- false accusation of adultery
- 1960s
- retirement
- marital reconciliation
- interview
- voice over narration
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- shaving
- embezzlement
- actress
- year 1965
- new york city
- subway train
- trapped in an elevator
- psychiatrist
- farce
- question in title
- based on play
- surprise ending
- architect
- obese man
- boy
- montage
- woman in labor
- mustached man
- police station
- buying a car
- rolls royce
- kitchen
- broken down car
- sleeping on couch
- elevator
- candle
- accident
- barbiturate
- stealing money
- radio news
- fireplace
- motorcycle
- flashlight
- adultery
- office
- money
- female protagonist
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? Cast & Characters
Robert Morse leads the cast as Waldo, with Doris Day as Margaret Garrison and Ben Blue as Man with a Razor.
- Robert Morse as Waldo
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Doris Day as Margaret Garrison -
Ben Blue as Man with a Razor - Patrick O'Neal as Peter Garrison
Also Starring in Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
· 24 more- Lola Albright Roberta Lane
- Terry-Thomas Ladislaus
- Morgan Freeman Grand Central Commuter
- Jim Backus Tru-Blue Lou
- Parley Baer Dr. Dudley Caldwell
- John Daheim Bus Driver (uncredited)
- Larry J. Blake Salesman (uncredited)
- Steve Allen Radio Announcer
- John Hart Policeman (uncredited)
- James McEachin Policeman (uncredited)
- Chuck Hicks Passenger (uncredited)
- Timothy Scott Hippie (uncredited)
- Robert Emhardt Otis J. Hendershot, Sr.
- Charles Seel Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Art Lewis Salesman
- Hy Averback Newscaster (uncredited)
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- Buddy Lewis Driver (uncredited)
- Linda Gillen Grand Central Commuter
- Pat Paulsen Conductor
- Harry Hickox Detective Captain Percy Watson
- Don Kennedy Guard (uncredited)
- Al McGranary Stockholder
- Don Ross Plainclothesman (uncredited)
- Earl Wilson Earl Wilson
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? Plot Summary
What happens in Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On November 9, 1965, Margaret Garrison is a stage actress whose career has largely revolved around virginal, shimmering roles. Deep inside, she longs for a chance to explore something a little more daring—perhaps a bold Italian prostitute—before she hangs up her stage makeup for good. When a sudden Broadway blackout cuts the night short, she returns home to a tense scene: her architect husband, Peter Garrison, is openly fawning over an attractive reporter named Roberta Lane. The sight provokes fury in Margaret, and in a haze of hurt and stubborn pride she heads to the couple’s weekend house in Connecticut, where she intends to sleep away the storm.
Full summary
The whole story of Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Where Were You When the Lights Went Out??
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which acclaimed actress plays the lead role of Margaret Garrison?
Cars in Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
12 cars on screen, including the 1967 Chrysler 300 and the 1966 Dodge Coronet.
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1967 Chrysler 300 Important role -
1966 Dodge Coronet Important role -
1963 Plymouth Savoy Important role -
1962 Plymouth Valiant Important role
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Wo warst Du als das Licht ausging?” and “Che cosa hai fatto quando siamo rimasti al buio?”.
- Also known as
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- Wo warst Du als das Licht ausging?
- Che cosa hai fatto quando siamo rimasti al buio?
- Als das Licht ausging...
- Hol voltak önök, amikor kialudtak a fények?
- Anoche cuando se apagó la luz
- А где был ты, когда погас свет?
- ニューヨークの大停電
- Onde Estavas Quando as Luzes Se Apagaram?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bedtime Story, Waiting for the Light and You Can’t Have Everything.
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Where Were You When the Lights Went Out??
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? released?
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? was released on June 19, 1968.
Who is in the cast of Where Were You When the Lights Went Out??
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? stars Robert Morse as Waldo, Doris Day as Margaret Garrison and Ben Blue as Man with a Razor, among 28 credited actors.
Does Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? have a post-credit scene?
No. Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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