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Pardon My Past

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Former soldier Eddie York (Fred MacMurray) and his friend Chuck are en route to begin new lives when Eddie is mistaken for Francis Pemberton, a wealthy man who owes a large debt to bookie Jim Arnold (Akim Tamiroff). Arnold decides to take Eddie's wallet until he is repaid, forcing Eddie and Chuck to locate Pemberton's family. At the family estate, Eddie is again thought to be Pemberton and is immersed in the man's life, which includes a rocky relationship with an ex-wife and a deceitful uncle.

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Martin B @RT44235356 18h A twin not wanting to meet his long lost other half completely absurd but otherwise MacMurray delivers another terrific comedic performance that's heart warming as well. Nobody has ever done buffeting by unexpected events with all the movement and facial expressions then MacMurray. A can't miss with a great supporting cast lead by William Demarist doing what he does best the cranky but loyal sidekick. See more ashley h @ashleyhobgood87 02/01/2016 Pardon My Past is an excellent film. It is about an ex-GI wants to open a mink farm in Wisconsin but is mistaken for a look-alike, a gambler who owes a lot of money. Fred MacMurray and Marguerite Chapman give amazing performances. The screenplay is well written. Leslie Fenton did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the humor. Pardon My Past is a must see. See more 01/14/2016 Engaging comedy with MacMurray very charming a dual role. See more Read all reviews
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Leslie Fenton

Director

Fred MacMurray

Eddie York

Marguerite Chapman

Joan

Akim Tamiroff

Jim Arnold

William Demarest

Chuck Gibson

Rita Johnson

Mary Pemberton
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Synopsis Former soldier Eddie York (Fred MacMurray) and his friend Chuck are en route to begin new lives when Eddie is mistaken for Francis Pemberton, a wealthy man who owes a large debt to bookie Jim Arnold (Akim Tamiroff). Arnold decides to take Eddie's wallet until he is repaid, forcing Eddie and Chuck to locate Pemberton's family. At the family estate, Eddie is again thought to be Pemberton and is immersed in the man's life, which includes a rocky relationship with an ex-wife and a deceitful uncle.
Director
Leslie Fenton
Producer
Leslie Fenton, Fred MacMurray
Screenwriter
Earl Felton, Karl Kamb
Production Co
Columbia Pictures
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 28m