Turn Back the Clock (1933)

In the heart of the city, Joe and Mary struggle to keep their humble tobacco store afloat. Their lives of modest means are shaken when their old companion Ted saunters back into their lives, arm-in-arm with the wealthy and captivating Elvina. A spark of regret ignites in Joe's heart as he realizes that Elvina, now lavished in riches and luxury, could have been his wife, transforming his life into a portrait of affluence. An unfortunate collision with a car catapults Joe out of his mundane existence, waking him up in a reality twenty years younger. Seizing this extraordinary opportunity, Joe decides to correct his past mistake and marries the wealthy Elvina. However, life isn't as simple as swapping a maiden for her money. Now living a life of opulence, Joe still harbors memories of his humble past, an echo of a life he can't forget. As Joe navigates through his 'new' life, he slowly unravels the truth that wealth couldn't replicate the simple happiness he once shared with Mary. Yet, time marches on relentlessly, his 'new' life converging with his old one in an inevitable crescendo. The film 'Turn Back the Clock' poses a provocative question: when given a chance to rewrite one's past, will the new path paved with gold lead to a happier ending?

Turn Back the Clock is a comedy movie featuring Lee Tracy and directed by Edgar Selwyn.

Turn Back the Clock is currently streaming on DIRECTV.