Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
- Comedy
When the Great Northeast Blackout of 1965 hit, millions of people were left in the dark, including Waldo Zane, a New York executive in the process of stealing a fortune from his company, and two people whose paths he's destined to cross, Broadway actress Margaret Garrison and her husband, Peter.
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? is a 1968 comedy film that uses the real 1965 Great Northeast Blackout as its backdrop for a comedic story about a corporate executive, a Broadway actress, and her husband whose lives intersect in unexpected ways during the massive power outage. The film blends historical events with fictional drama and romance.
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Doris DayMargaret Garrison
Terry-ThomasLadislaus
Patrick O'NealPeter Garrison
Lola AlbrightRoberta Lane
Steve AllenRadio Announcer
Jim BackusTru-Blue Lou
Robert MorseWaldo
Morgan FreemanGrand Central Commuter
Ben BlueMan with a Razor
Pat PaulsenConductor
Harry HickoxDetective Captain Percy Watson
Parley BaerDr. Dudley Caldwell- Earl WilsonEarl Wilson
- Art LewisSalesman
Linda GillenGrand Central Commuter
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When was this movie released?
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? was released on June 19, 1968.
What is the movie about?
The film follows New York executive Waldo Zane as he attempts to steal company money during the Great Northeast Blackout of 1965, while his path becomes intertwined with Broadway actress Margaret Garrison and her husband Peter.
Is this movie available to watch?
Yes, the film has been released and is available through various classic film streaming services and retailers, though availability varies by region.
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