Only Yesterday
1933, English. Directed by John M. Stahl.
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On the back of the Wall Street Crash of 1929, a young businessman is about to commit suicide. With a note to his wife scribbled down and a gun in his hand, he notices an envelope addressed to him on his desk. As he begins to read, we're taken back to World War One and his meeting with a young woman named Mary Lane.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John M. StahlDirector
- Margaret SullavanMary Lane
- John BolesJames Stanton "Jim" Emerson
- Edna May OliverLeona
- Billie BurkeJulia Warren
- Benita HumePhyllis Emerson
- Reginald DennyBob
- George MeekerDave Reynolds
- Jimmy ButlerJim Jr.
- Noel FrancisLetitia
- Geneva MitchellPatty
- Bramwell FletcherScott Hughes
- June ClydeDeborah
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur Richman, George O'Neil, William Hurlbut
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What Only Yesterday is based on
Only Yesterday is based on Letter from an Unknown Woman (1922) by Stefan Zweig.
1922
Letter from an Unknown Woman
By Stefan Zweig
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Only Yesterday: quick answers
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How long is Only Yesterday?
Only Yesterday runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Only Yesterday parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Only Yesterday is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Only Yesterday on?
Only Yesterday isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 1933. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Only Yesterday?
If you liked Only Yesterday, try Bad Girl, Lucky Star, My Brilliant Career.
Who directed Only Yesterday?
Only Yesterday (1933) was directed by John M. Stahl and stars Margaret Sullavan, John Boles, Edna May Oliver.
What is Only Yesterday based on?
Only Yesterday is based on Letter from an Unknown Woman (1922) by Stefan Zweig.