Only Yesterday
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Synopsis
On the back of the Wall Street Crash of 1929, a young businessman is about to commit suicide. With a note to his wife scribbled down and a gun in his hand, he notices an envelope addressed to him on his desk. As he begins to read, we're taken back to World War One and his meeting with a young woman named Mary Lane.
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Only Yesterday Part 1
Type: Clip • Published 2009-06-20
Top Cast
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Margaret Sullavan
Mary Lane
John Boles
James Stanton "Jim" Emerson
Edna May Oliver
Leona
Billie Burke
Julia Warren
Benita Hume
Phyllis Emerson
Reginald Denny
Bob
George Meeker
Dave Reynolds
Jimmy Butler
Jim Jr.
Noel Francis
Letitia
Geneva Mitchell
Patty
Bramwell Fletcher
Scott Hughes
June Clyde
Deborah
Jane Darwell
Mrs. Lane
Oscar Apfel
Mr. Lane
Robert McWade
Harvey Miles
Onslow Stevens
Barnard
Jay Whidden
Orchestra Leader
Adrienne Marden
Helen (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John M. Stahl
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Richman, William Hurlbut, George O'Neil
- Original Title
- Only Yesterday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John M. Stahl
Arthur Richman, William Hurlbut, George O'Neil, Frederick Lewis Allen
Merritt B. Gerstad
Milton Carruth
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
John M. Stahl
Director
Charles D. Hall
Production Design
Milton Carruth
Editor
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Merritt B. Gerstad
Director of Photography
Arthur Richman
Screenplay
William Hurlbut
Screenplay
George O'Neil
Screenplay
Vera West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Only Yesterday
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What is Only Yesterday about?
On the back of the Wall Street Crash of 1929, a young businessman is about to commit suicide. With a note to his wife scribbled down and a gun in his hand, he notices an envelope addressed to him on his desk. As he begins to read, we're taken back to World War One and his meeting with a young woman named Mary Lane.
Who directed Only Yesterday?
Only Yesterday was directed by John M. Stahl.
Who stars in Only Yesterday?
The principal cast of Only Yesterday includes Margaret Sullavan, John Boles, Edna May Oliver, Billie Burke, Benita Hume.
When was Only Yesterday released and how long is it?
Only Yesterday was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Is Only Yesterday based on a book or true story?
Only Yesterday is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederick Lewis Allen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Only Yesterday?
Only Yesterday holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).