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Only Yesterday

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An unwed mother (Margaret Sullavan) crosses paths with the unknowing father (John Boles), from 1917 to 1929.
Only Yesterday

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An arresting debut for the incandescent Margaret Sullavan, Only Yesterday is a swoon-worthy melodrama that wrings honest tears from its audience.

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H.H. Niemeyer St. Louis Post-Dispatch The picture introduces to the screen Margaret Sullavan, who plays the Southern girl so finely that she gives promise of stepping into the front ranks, immediately, of the Hollywood elect. Apr 23, 2024 Full Review Edwin Schallert Los Angeles Times The plot is skillfully presented, though details are overemphasized, and at times the picture drags considerably. But it offers a sensitively told story, and one that will reach many hearts. Apr 23, 2024 Full Review George Campbell Dixon Daily Telegraph (UK) The picture is not very good, but its protagonist never loses her appeal to the public, and I have not the slightest doubt that Only Yesterday will be as popular here as it has been in America. See it for Miss Sullavan's performance. Apr 23, 2024 Full Review Jack Moffitt Kansas City Star This beautiful picture is probably the finest women's story that will reach the screen this year. Apr 23, 2024 Full Review Edgar Hay Miami Herald It's a darned good picture, but it's not a knockout, as Back Street was. Apr 23, 2024 Full Review Cinelandia Staff Cinelandia Universal gives us an artistic gem with this drama, with a new artist, Margaret Sullavan, in the most romantic role that could ever be conceived. [Full review in Spanish] Apr 23, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Preposterous, creaky old chestnut saved almost totally by a beautiful Margaret Sullavan, in her screen bow, performance. The other saving grace is lovely work by Billie Burke otherwise there are many better films dealing with the unwed mother trope. The ending is terribly abrupt. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis An unwed mother (Margaret Sullavan) crosses paths with the unknowing father (John Boles), from 1917 to 1929.
Director
John M. Stahl
Producer
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Screenwriter
William Hurlbut, Arthur Richman, George O'Neil
Production Co
Universal Pictures
Genre
Romance
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m