I'll Be Seeing You (1944 film)
| I'll Be Seeing You | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | William Dieterle |
| Screenplay by | Marion Parsonnet |
| Based on | Double Furlough by Charles Martin |
| Produced by | Dore Schary |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Tony Gaudio |
| Edited by | William H. Ziegler |
| Music by | Daniele Amfitheatrof |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
Release date |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.3 million—$1.5 million |
| Box office | over $6 million |
I'll Be Seeing You is a 1944 American Christmas drama film directed by William Dieterle, and starring Ginger Rogers, Joseph Cotten, and Shirley Temple. The film follows Zachary Morgan (Cotten), a World War II soldier suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and Mary Marshall (Rogers), a woman serving a prison sentence for involuntary manslaughter who has been furloughed, and their chance encounter while returning home for Christmas. The screenplay was written by Marion Parsonnet, based on a radio play by Charles Martin. The film was produced by Dore Schary, with David O. Selznick serving as executive producer.
Released by United Artists on December 24, 1944, I'll Be Seeing You was a major hit for the studio, grossing $3 million in rentals.
The soundtrack includes the song "I'll Be Seeing You", which had become a nostalgic hit that year, although it dated back to 1938. The film's title was taken from the song, at the suggestion of Schary.