Since You Went Away
“A love story of today's love and laughter”
Synopsis
In 1943, several people enter, re-enter, and exit the difficult life of a Midwestern family whose patriarch has been called up to war, leaving behind his wife and two teen daughters.
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Since You Went Away (1944) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-17
Top Cast
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Claudette Colbert
Anne Hilton
Jennifer Jones
Jane Hilton
Joseph Cotten
Tony Willett
Shirley Temple
Bridget Hilton
Monty Woolley
William Smollett
Lionel Barrymore
Clergyman
Robert Walker
Bill Smollett
Hattie McDaniel
Fidelia
Agnes Moorehead
Emily Hawkins
Alla Nazimova
Zofia Koslowska
Albert Bassermann
Sigmund Golden
Gordon Oliver
Marine Officer Seeking Room
Keenan Wynn
Lieutenant Solomon
Guy Madison
Harold E. Smith
Craig Stevens
Danny Williams
Lloyd Corrigan
Mr. Mahoney
Jackie Moran
Johnny Mahoney
Dorothy Adams
Nurse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 4, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- David O. Selznick
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Since You Went Away
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 57m
- Production Studios
- Selznick International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
David O. Selznick, Margaret Buell Wilder
Max Steiner
Stanley Cortez, Lee Garmes
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
John Cromwell
Director
David O. Selznick
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
David O. Selznick
Producer
William L. Pereira
Production Design
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Since You Went Away
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Since You Went Away about?
In 1943, several people enter, re-enter, and exit the difficult life of a Midwestern family whose patriarch has been called up to war, leaving behind his wife and two teen daughters.
Who directed Since You Went Away?
Since You Went Away was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in Since You Went Away?
The principal cast of Since You Went Away includes Claudette Colbert, Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Shirley Temple, Monty Woolley.
When was Since You Went Away released and how long is it?
Since You Went Away was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 2h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Since You Went Away?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Since You Went Away was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Since You Went Away based on a book or true story?
Since You Went Away is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Margaret Buell Wilder".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Since You Went Away?
Since You Went Away holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).