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On Borrowed Time

1939, Movie, NR, 99 mins

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Barrymore is a crotchety old man (as usual) trying to raise his grandson, Watson, after the demise of the latter's parents and of Barrymore's wife. With Death such a frequent visitor, Barrymore has little trouble recognizing him in the form of Hardwicke when the Reaper comes for the grandfather. Barrymore proves too cagy for him, though, and chases him up an apple tree, from which Hardwicke is unable to come down until the old man releases him. The two engage in long, philos... read more leave a comment
Year: 1939
Rated NR

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Cast
Lionel Barrymore: Julian Northrup, "Gramps"
Cedric Hardwicke: Mr. Brink
Beulah Bondi: Nellie
Bobs Watson: Pud
Nat Pendleton: Mr. Grimes
Henry Travers: Dr. Evans

 

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