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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.
Since You Went Away (1944) is a drama film directed by John Cromwell, released on June 30, 1944 with a runtime of 2h 57m. It stars Claudette Colbert, Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten and Shirley Temple. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
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Claudette Colbert
as Anne Hilton
Jennifer Jones
as Jane Hilton
Joseph Cotten
as Tony Willett
Shirley Temple
as Bridget Hilton
Monty Woolley
as William Smollett
Lionel Barrymore
as Clergyman
Robert Walker
as Bill Smollett
Hattie McDaniel
as Fidelia
Agnes Moorehead
as Emily Hawkins
Alla Nazimova
as Zofia Koslowska
Albert Bassermann
as Sigmund Golden
Gordon Oliver
as Marine Officer Seeking Room
Directed by John Cromwell, written by David O. Selznick and Margaret Buell Wilder, produced by David O. Selznick.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 56 ratings.
Claudette Colbert is great as the struggling "Anne", who must bring up her two daughters "Jane" (Jennifer Jones) and "Brig" (Shirley Temple) whilst her husband is off fighting in WWII. To assist with the usual problems of making ends meet, she must take in a lodger "Col. Smollett" (Monty Woolley). At times you cannot help but feel for this poor lady who is constantly at the end of her tether. Their lodger is…
Reviewed on September 6, 2022
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The main cast of Since You Went Away (1944) includes Claudette Colbert, Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Shirley Temple and Monty Woolley. The film was directed by John Cromwell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Since You Went Away was released on June 30, 1944 and runs for 2h 57m.
Since You Went Away (1944) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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