The Man from Yesterday
“A WOMAN IS A FOOL WHO RUNS AWAY FROM LOVE”
Synopsis
A woman whose husband never came home from World War I finds herself in love with her doctor. She travels with him to Switzerland, and as they check into the hotel there, she is astounded to see her supposedly dead husband.
Top Cast
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Claudette Colbert
Sylvia Suffolk
Clive Brook
Captain Tony Clyde
Charles Boyer
Rene Gaudin
Andy Devine
Steve Hand
Alan Mowbray
Dr. Waite
Greta Meyer
Swiss Inn Proprietress
Barbara Leonard
Steve's Cocotte
Yola d'Avril
Tony's Cocotte
Ronnie Cosby
Baby Tony
Émile Chautard
Priest
Christian Rub
Swiss Terrace Waiter
Aileen Carlyle
Nurse
Fred Malatesta
Gendarme
Dennis O'Keefe
Cafe Patron
Kent Taylor
Military Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Berthold Viertel
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver H.P. Garrett
- Original Score
- John Leipold, Herman Hand, Rudolph G. Kopp
- Original Title
- The Man from Yesterday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Berthold Viertel
Oliver H.P. Garrett, Rowland G. Edwards, Nell Blackwell
John Leipold, Herman Hand, Rudolph G. Kopp
Karl Struss
Department Leadership Roster
Berthold Viertel
Director
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Oliver H.P. Garrett
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from Yesterday
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What is The Man from Yesterday about?
A woman whose husband never came home from World War I finds herself in love with her doctor. She travels with him to Switzerland, and as they check into the hotel there, she is astounded to see her supposedly dead husband.
Who directed The Man from Yesterday?
The Man from Yesterday was directed by Berthold Viertel.
Who stars in The Man from Yesterday?
The principal cast of The Man from Yesterday includes Claudette Colbert, Clive Brook, Charles Boyer, Andy Devine, Alan Mowbray.
When was The Man from Yesterday released and how long is it?
The Man from Yesterday was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man from Yesterday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man from Yesterday was composed by John Leipold, Herman Hand, Rudolph G. Kopp.