Eternally Yours
“She lived at the edge of life - with out-stretched arms . . . too short to reach it! Romance - a baffling reality.”
Synopsis
Anita, engaged to solid Don Barnes, is swept off her feet by magician Arturo. Before you can say presto, she's his wife and stage assistant on a lengthy world tour. But Anita is annoyed by Arturo's constant flirtations, and his death-defying stunts give her nightmares. And forget her plan to retire to a farmhouse. Eventually, she has had enough and disappears.
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Loretta Young
Anita
David Niven
Tony
Hugh Herbert
Benton
Billie Burke
Aunt Abby
C. Aubrey Smith
Gramps
Raymond Walburn
Mr. Bingham
Zasu Pitts
Mrs. Bingham
Broderick Crawford
Don
Virginia Field
Lola De Vere
Eve Arden
Gloria
Ralph Graves
Mr. Morrisey
Lionel Pape
Mr. Howard
Fred Keating
Master of Ceremonies
Richard Allen
Detective (uncredited)
Granville Bates
Ship Captain (uncredited)
May Beatty
Dowager (uncredited)
Hillary Brooke
Blonde On Stage (uncredited)
George Cathrey
Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Towne, C. Graham Baker, Ben Hecht
- Original Score
- Werner Janssen
- Original Title
- Eternally Yours
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Walter Wanger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Gene Towne, C. Graham Baker, Ben Hecht
Werner Janssen
Merritt B. Gerstad
Otho Lovering, Dorothy Spencer
Tay Garnett
Department Leadership Roster
Tay Garnett
Director
Gene Towne
Writer
C. Graham Baker
Writer
Tay Garnett
Producer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Irene
Costume Design
Werner Janssen
Original Music Composer
Merritt B. Gerstad
Director of Photography
Otho Lovering
Editor
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
Ben Hecht
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eternally Yours
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What is Eternally Yours about?
Anita, engaged to solid Don Barnes, is swept off her feet by magician Arturo. Before you can say presto, she's his wife and stage assistant on a lengthy world tour. But Anita is annoyed by Arturo's constant flirtations, and his death-defying stunts give her nightmares. And forget her plan to retire to a farmhouse. Eventually, she has had enough and disappears.
Who directed Eternally Yours?
Eternally Yours was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in Eternally Yours?
The principal cast of Eternally Yours includes Loretta Young, David Niven, Hugh Herbert, Billie Burke, C. Aubrey Smith.
When was Eternally Yours released and how long is it?
Eternally Yours was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Eternally Yours?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eternally Yours was composed by Werner Janssen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eternally Yours?
Eternally Yours holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).