When Tomorrow Comes (film)
When Tomorrow Comes | |
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Directed by | John M. Stahl |
Screenplay by | Dwight Taylor |
Story by | "A Modern Cinderella" by James M. Cain |
Produced by | John M. Stahl |
Starring | |
Cinematography | John J. Mescall |
Edited by | Milton Carruth |
Production company | Universal Pictures |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $1 million[1][2] |
When Tomorrow Comes is a 1939 American
A scene in the film where the two protagonists take refuge from a storm in a church was the subject of
Plot
Philip Andre Chagal is a famous concert
On a date in
Cast
- Irene Dunne as Helen Lawrence
- Charles Boyer as Philip Chagal
- Barbara O'Neil as Madeleine Chagal
- Onslow Stevens as Jim Holden
- Nydia Westman as Lulu
- Nella Walker as Betty Dumont
- Fritz Feld as Nicholas
Uncredited roles include
Development
Charles Boyer and Irene Dunne had previously starred together in
Filming took place in spring and was more relaxed than the Love Affair set,[8] but Stahl was said to have lost 19 pounds (1.4 st) from the stress of retakes.[5]
After the movie's release,
Controversy
After the film's release, James M. Cain sued Universal Pictures, Taylor and Stahl for copyright infringement, arguing Taylor's deviation from A Modern Cinderella had sneaked in the church scene from his 1937 story Serenade, a story previously called "unfilmable".
Reception
The movie was Universal's most successful film of 1939.
Some critical reception showed optimism. "It carries a hefty appeal to women [but] also provides strong entertainment for general audiences,"
Expected comparisons to Love Affair also followed.
Legacy
Although not an official remake, 1957's Interlude, directed by Douglas Sirk, was also based on Cain's story.[Note 2] It starred June Allyson and Rossano Brazzi.[25]
Notes
- ^ Boyer would not star or appear in Intermezzo, but All This, and Heaven Too would not be released until July the following year.
- ^ Sirk cited Serenade as the title of his inspiration, but critic Tom Ryan argued both movies were actually based on Cain's The Root of His Evil.[24]
References
- ^ "1939 Hollywood Toppers". Variety. January 3, 1940. p. 28.
- ISBN 9780813158891.
- ^ "The 12th Academy Awards (1940) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
- ^ a b c d Yankwich, Leon Rene (December 14, 1942). "CAIN v. UNIVERSAL PICTURES CO., Inc., et al". District Court, S. D. California, Central Division. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
- ^ ISBN 9780313273995.
- ^ "RADIO'S "LOVE AFFAIR" HITS AT BOX OFFICE; PARAMOUNT'S "MIDNIGHT" IN SECOND SPOT". Box Office Digest. Vol. 9, no. 9. April 3, 1939. p. 5.
- ISBN 9780137814510.)
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- ^ a b c d Swindell (1983), p. 146.
- ^ a b [Photoplay essays]. Vol. 53. October 1939. pp. 24–25, 87.
- ^ Boyer, Charles (October 1939). "Irene: As Seen by Charles Boyer". Photoplay (Interview). Vol. 53, no. 10. Interviewed by Photoplay staff. pp. 25, 87.
Suppose we imagine a gracious house, designed by a master architect. It would sit atop a hill, and it would be beautifully furnished. Of course, the best room would be the music room, a cool place with great windows opening on a garden. Great music, and the best of good swing, and things by Gershwin would sound there always. The acoustics would be perfect. Guests in this house would be relaxed and happy but they would have to mind their manners. Irene Dunne is like that.
- ^ Dunne, Irene (October 1939). "Charles: As Seen by Irene Dunne". Photoplay (Interview). Vol. 53, no. 10. Interviewed by Photoplay staff. pp. 24, 87.
Drink? Coffee Royal, laced with cognac. Cointreau, brandy and rum, in equal parts—the smoothest of cocktails [...] Appendum [sic]: You see, I judge Charles Boyer as a man of charm and intelligence and temperament
- ^ Gehring (2006), p. 104.
- ^ Nugent, Frank S. (August 17, 1939). "[When Tomorrow Comes review]". The New York Times. p. 16.
- ^ Hartung, Philip (September 1, 1939). "[When Tomorrow Comes review]". Commonweal. p. 439.
- ^ Hoellering, Franz (August 19, 1939). "[When Tomorrow Comes review]". Nation. p. 205.
- ^ "[When Tomorrow Comes review]". TIME. August 21, 1939. p. 41.
- ^ "Films Reviews: When Tomorrow Comes". Variety. August 16, 1939. p. 14.
- Daily Variety. August 11, 1939. p. 3.
- ^ "[When Tomorrow Comes review]". The Hollywood Reporter. August 11, 1939. p. 3.
- ^ "[When Tomorrow Comes review]". Digest. August 16, 1939. p. 10.
- Newspapers.com.
- The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. September 21, 1939. p. 19.
- ^ Ryan, Tom (March 19, 2014). "Film Adaptions analysis • Senses of Cinema". Senses of Cinema. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- ^ Brody, Richard (September 18, 2014). "John M. Stahl's "When Tomorrow Comes"". The New Yorker. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
Bibliography
- Gehring, Wes D. (2006). Irene Dunne: First Lady of Hollywood. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0810858640.
- Swindell, Larry (1983). Charles Boyer: The Reluctant Lover. Doubleday. ISBN 0385170521.
External links
- When Tomorrow Comes at IMDb
- When Tomorrow Comes at the TCM Movie Database
- When Tomorrow Comes at AllMovie