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Tomorrow We Live

  • 19421942
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 4m
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4.5/10
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Ricardo Cortez and Jean Parker in Tomorrow We Live (1942)
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Julie Bronson (Jean Parker), whose father, "Pop" Bronson (Emmett Lynn) operates a desert café, is attracting the unwanted attention of a half-crazed gangster known as The Ghost (Ricardo Cort... Read allJulie Bronson (Jean Parker), whose father, "Pop" Bronson (Emmett Lynn) operates a desert café, is attracting the unwanted attention of a half-crazed gangster known as The Ghost (Ricardo Cortez) who runs a desert night club several miles away. The Ghost knows that "Pop" Bronson is... Read allJulie Bronson (Jean Parker), whose father, "Pop" Bronson (Emmett Lynn) operates a desert café, is attracting the unwanted attention of a half-crazed gangster known as The Ghost (Ricardo Cortez) who runs a desert night club several miles away. The Ghost knows that "Pop" Bronson is an escaped convict and blackmails him into using his desert shack as a warehouse for "hot... Read all
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Edgar G. Ulmer
  • Writer
    • Bart Lytton(original story)
  • Stars
    • Ricardo Cortez
    • Jean Parker
    • Emmett Lynn
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  • Director
    • Edgar G. Ulmer
  • Writer
    • Bart Lytton(original story)
  • Stars
    • Ricardo Cortez
    • Jean Parker
    • Emmett Lynn
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    • 7User reviews
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    Ricardo Cortez and Jean Parker in Tomorrow We Live (1942)
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    Ricardo Cortez, Jean Parker, and Jack Hendricks in Tomorrow We Live (1942)
    Ricardo Cortez and Jean Parker in Tomorrow We Live (1942)
    Emmett Lynn, William Marshall, and Rose Anne Stevens in Tomorrow We Live (1942)
    Ricardo Cortez, Frank Hagney, William Marshall, and Jean Parker in Tomorrow We Live (1942)
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    Ricardo Cortez, Emmett Lynn, and Jean Parker in Tomorrow We Live (1942)
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    Ricardo Cortez
    Ricardo Cortez
    • The Ghost - Alexander Caesar Martinas The Ghost - Alexander Caesar Martin
    Jean Parker
    Jean Parker
    • Julie Bronsonas Julie Bronson
    Emmett Lynn
    • William "Pop" Bronsonas William "Pop" Bronson
    William Marshall
    William Marshall
    • Lt. Bob Lordas Lt. Bob Lord
    Rose Anne Stevens
    • Melbaas Melba
    • (as Roseanne Stevens)
    Ray Miller
    • Chickas Chick
    Frank Hagney
    Frank Hagney
    • Kohleras Kohler
    • (as Frank S. Hagney)
    Rex Lease
    Rex Lease
    • Shortyas Shorty
    Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram
    • Steveas Steve
    Barbara Slater
    Barbara Slater
    • The Blondeas The Blonde
    Jane Hale
    • The Danceras The Dancer
    Richard Cramer
    Richard Cramer
    • Headwaiter at the Dunesas Headwaiter at the Dunes
    • (uncredited)
    Curley Dresden
    • Kohler Henchmanas Kohler Henchman
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Hendricks
    Jack Hendricks
    • Military Policemanas Military Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    William H. O'Brien
    William H. O'Brien
    • Waiteras Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Edgar G. Ulmer
    • Writer
      • Bart Lytton(original story) (screenplay)
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    Julie Bronson (Jean Parker), whose father, "Pop" Bronson (Emmett Lynn) operates a desert café, is attracting the unwanted attention of a half-crazed gangster known as The Ghost (Ricardo Cortez) who runs a desert night club several miles away. The Ghost knows that "Pop" Bronson is an escaped convict and blackmails him into using his desert shack as a warehouse for "hot" stolen rubber tires to be sold on the Black Market. In an effort to save her father, Julie sends her sweetheart, Bob Lord (William Marshall) an army lieutenant stationed at a nearby desert camp, away. A rival gang, led by Kohler (Frank Hagney), wrecks the crime czar's "pleasure of palace" and gives him a beating. The Ghost, believing Pop Bronson responsible, goes to his desert café and brutally shoots him before the horrified eyes of Julie. —Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
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      • SHE TAMED THE "GHOST"! (original poster-all caps)
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    • Trivia
      Jane Hale's debut.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      William "Pop" Bronson: Where you going?

      Julie Bronson: I don't know.

      William "Pop" Bronson: Julie sit down and finish your dinner, this is no way to carry on about nothing at all.

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    3/10
    My, how the mighty have fallen....
    Ricardo Cortez and Jean Parker horrible copy from Alpha--way too dark and blurry 2 Samuel 1:27 says "How the mighty have fallen" and this is an often quoted phrase. In the case of Ricardo Cortez and "Tomorrow We Live", it is very fitting. That's because in the early part of his career, Cortez was a hot commodity in Hollywood--having starred in such notable films as the first "Maltese Falcon" in 1931 and receiving top billing over Greta Garbo in "Torrent" in 1926. However, his career never really reached the heights after this and his career was a very slow downward spiral--resulting, by 1942, in him starring in some very low-budget B-movies. As for Cortez, this actually turned out to be a blessing, as he soon retired and moved into a Wall Street job and made a small fortune! So, although his career had definitely fallen by the 40s, it all worked out well for everyone--everyone except for audiences hoping to see him in good films!

    As "Tomorrow We Live" began, I cursed myself for watching this Alpha Video copy. That's because Alpha never restores their DVDs at all--and often they use the lousiest of prints. And, in the case of this movie, the print is horrible! It's very blurry and dark--and looks really ugly.

    The film begins with a racketeer (according to one astute reviewer, Ricardo Cortez's character was based on Bugsy Siegal) noticing a nice young lady (Jean Parker). While she isn't interested (since she is a nice girl and already has a boyfriend who is in the service), Cortez isn't about to take no for an answer. Additionally, Cortez has a hold over her father--but exactly what it is the audience doesn't know. All this eventually leads to murder and a VERY heavy-handed message that equates gangsters to the fight against international fascism.

    So why do I give this film only a 3? Well, two main reasons. First, the message lacks subtlety and is never handled gracefully or deftly. Second, and more importantly, Cortez's character has a HUGE meltdown at the end that just comes off as silly and unbelievable. Could this movie have been better? Of course, but based on the limp plot you couldn't have done much more with this picture.
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    • Nov 13, 2012

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Man Without a Conscience
    • Production company
      • Atlantis Pictures
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      1 hour 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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