When Tomorrow Comes (1939)
IT LIVES AND BREATHES THE GREATEST MOMENTS OF A WOMAN'S LIFE!
A waitress destined for a better life falls in love with a handsome stranger, only to find that he is already married.
Director: John M. Stahl
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: August 11, 1939
Cast
- Irene Dunne - Helen
- Charles Boyer - Phillipe Andre Chagal
- Barbara O'Neil - Madeleine
- Onslow Stevens - Holden
- Nydia Westman - Lulu
- Nella Walker - Mrs. Dumont
- Fritz Feld - Butler
- Eddie Acuff - Second Bus Driver (uncredited)
- Maude Allen - Woman (uncredited)
- Dorothy Appleby - Waitress (uncredited)
Screenplay
- James M. Cain (Story)
- Dwight Taylor (Screenplay)
Cinematography: John J. Mescall
Editing: Milton Carruth
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
infidelity, strike, waitress, self sacrifice, hurricane, natural disaster, sailing, flooding, coast guard, trade union, promise, love, pianist, church, union
More Films by Director: John M. Stahl
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is When Tomorrow Comes about?
- A waitress destined for a better life falls in love with a handsome stranger, only to find that he is already married.
- Who directed When Tomorrow Comes?
- When Tomorrow Comes was directed by John M. Stahl.
- Who stars in When Tomorrow Comes?
- When Tomorrow Comes stars Irene Dunne, Charles Boyer, Barbara O'Neil, Onslow Stevens, Nydia Westman, Nella Walker.
- How long is When Tomorrow Comes?
- When Tomorrow Comes has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is When Tomorrow Comes?
- When Tomorrow Comes is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was When Tomorrow Comes produced?
- When Tomorrow Comes was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of When Tomorrow Comes?
- The themes of When Tomorrow Comes include: Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories.