Since You Went Away (1944)
Since You Went Away (1944)
„Since You Went Away“ is a 1944 epic drama film directed by John Cromwell, Edward F. Cline, Tay Garnett and David O. Selznick. The screenplay by David O. Selznick is based on the book „Since You Went Away: Letters to a Soldier from His Wife“ by Margaret Buell Wilder.
„Since You Went Away“ is a poignant drama directed by John Cromwell set during World War II. The film centers on the Hilton family, particularly the mother, Anne (Claudette Colbert), who is left to manage her household and support the war effort while her husband is away serving in the military. The narrative explores the personal sacrifices and emotional challenges faced by the Hiltons and their friends, showcasing the impact of the war on their lives and relationships.
Key Characters:
- Anne Hilton: The central character, Anne, is a devoted wife and mother who must cope with the absence of her husband and the responsibilities of wartime life.
- Timothy Hilton: Anne’s husband, who is away at war, and whose absence weighs heavily on the family.
- Jane Hilton: Anne’s daughter, who also struggles with the absence of her father and the complexities of growing up during wartime.
- Mr. Jamison: A family friend who becomes a significant figure in the lives of the Hiltons, providing support and comfort.
Cast:
- Claudette Colbert – Anne Hilton
- Jennifer Jones – Jane Hilton
- Joseph Cotten – Lt. Tony Willett
- Shirley Temple – Brig Hilton
- Monty Woolley – Col. William G. Smollett
- Lionel Barrymore – Clergyman
- Robert Walker – Cpl. Bill Smollett 2nd
- Hattie McDaniel – Fidelia
- Agnes Moorehead – Emily Hawkins
- Alla Nazimova – Zofia Koslowska
- Albert Bassermann – Dr. Sigmund Gottlieb Golden
- Gordon Oliver – Marine Officer Seeking Room
- Keenan Wynn – Lt. Solomon
- Guy Madison – Hal Smith
- Craig Stevens – Danny Williams
- Lloyd Corrigan – Mr. Mahoney
- Jackie Moran – Johnny Mahoney
- Johnny Bond – AWOL Soldier in Train Station
- Don Najarian – Baby
- Jon Najarian – Baby
- Irving Bacon – Bartender at Cocktail Lounge
- Steve Wayne – Bearded Sailor
- Ann Gillis – Becky Anderson
- Shelby Bacon – Black Couple’s Son
- Bobby Johnson – Black Officer in Train Station
- Dorothy Dandridge – Black Officer’s Wife in Train Station
- Barbara Pepper – Bowling Alley Pin Girl
- Jimmy Clemons Jr. – Boy Caroler
- Edwin Maxwell – Businessman in Cocktail Lounge
- Paul Esberg – Convalescent
- Ralph Reed – Convalescent
- Richard C. Wood – Convalescent
- James Westerfield – Convalescent on Rehab Steps
- Warren Hymer – Convalescent Wishing for Tutti Frutti
- Doodles Weaver – Convalescent Wishing for Watermelon
- Foncilla Adams – Dancer
- Eddie Hall – Eager Sailor
- Adeline De Walt Reynolds – Elderly Woman on Train
- Ruth Roman – Envious Girl in Train Station
- Harry Hayden – First Train Conductor
- Gerry Revell – Foreman
- Andrew V. McLaglen – Former Plowboy
- Betsy Howard – Friend of Envious Girl at Train Station
- John James – Friendly Sergeant at Dance
- Mary Anne Durkin – Frightened Girl at Dance
- Lela Bliss – Gabby Woman on Telephone at Train Station
- Rhonda Fleming – Girl at Dance
- Jane Devlin – Gladys Brown
- Leo Mostovoy – Headwaiter at Steak House
- Byron Foulger – High School Principal
- Theodore von Eltz – Hotel Desk Clerk
- Florence Bates – Hungry Woman on Train
- Addison Richards – Maj. Sam Atkins
- Wallis Clark – Man at Cocktail Lounge
- James Bush – Man in Cocktail Lounge
- Charles Williams – Man in Cocktail Lounge
- Douglas Wood – Man in Cocktail Lounge
- Eddie Borden – Man in Movie Theatre
- Steve Dunhill – Marine Lover
- Dorothy Mann – Marine’s Girl Friend
- Peggy Maley – Marine’s Second Girl Friend
- Marilyn Hare – Merchant Marine’s Wife
- Harlan Miller – Military Policeman
- Florence Allen – Minor Role
- Dick Baron – Minor Role
- Warren Barr – Minor Role
- Lulu Mae Bohrman – Minor Role
- Noble „Kid’ Chissell – Minor Role
- Dulce Day – Minor Role
- John Derek – Minor Role
- Neila Hart – Minor Role
- Janelle Johnson Dolenz – Minor Role
- George Lloyd – Motorcycle Policeman
- Dorothy Adams – Nurse
- Earl Jacobs – One-Armed Boy
- Russell Hoyt – One-Armed Sailor
- Conrad Binyon – Page Boy
- Cecil Ballerino – Patient at Potters Wheel
- Jack Gardner – Patient in Wheelchair
- Robert Andersen – Patron at Bar
- Terry Moore – Refugee Child on Train
- Jonathan Hale – Second Train Conductor
- Eilene Janssen – Sergeant’s Child in Train Station
- Warren Burr – Serious Soldier
- Buddy Gorman – Short Private on Dance Floor
- Dick Whittington – Soda
- Neyle Morrow – Soldier Grandson
- Grady Sutton – Soldier Hunting for Susie Fleming
- Ruth Feldman – Soldier’s Grandmother
- Cindy Garner – Sugar
- James Carlisle – Sugar’s Officer Friend
- Joyce Horne – Swenson’s Girl Friend
- Patricia Peters – Tall WAC
- George Chandler – Taxi Driver
- William B. Davidson – Taxpayer
- Ruth Valmy – Tony’s Friend
- Tom Dawson – Tough Bronx Soldier
- Christopher Adams – Train Passenger
- Kirk Barron – Train Passenger
- Robert Cherry – Train Passenger
- Jimmie Dodd – Train Passenger
- Verna Knopf – Train Passenger
- Martha Outlaw – Train Passenger
- Walter Baldwin – Train Station Gateman
- Eric Sinclair – Voice in Convalescent Ward (voice)
- Butterfly McQueen – WAC Sergeant
- Jill Warren – Waitress
- Aileen Pringle – Woman at Cocktail Lounge
- Loudie Claar – Young Mother
„Als du Abschied nahmst“ (Since You Went Away) ist ein episches Filmdrama aus dem Jahr 1944 unter der Regie von John Cromwell.
„Since You Went Away“ ist ein ergreifendes Drama unter der Regie von John Cromwell, das während des Zweiten Weltkriegs spielt. Im Mittelpunkt des Films steht die Familie Hilton, insbesondere die Mutter Anne, die den Haushalt führen und die Kriegsanstrengungen unterstützen muss, während ihr Mann im Militärdienst ist. Der Film erzählt von den persönlichen Opfern und emotionalen Herausforderungen, denen die Hiltons und ihre Freunde ausgesetzt sind, und zeigt die Auswirkungen des Krieges auf ihr Leben und ihre Beziehungen.
Hauptcharaktere:
- Anne Hilton: Anne, die Hauptfigur, ist eine hingebungsvolle Ehefrau und Mutter, die mit der Abwesenheit ihres Mannes und den Verpflichtungen des Kriegslebens fertig werden muss.
- Timothy Hilton: Annes Ehemann, der sich im Krieg befindet und dessen Abwesenheit die Familie schwer belastet.
- Jane Hilton: Annes Tochter, die ebenfalls mit der Abwesenheit ihres Vaters und der Komplexität des Aufwachsens in Kriegszeiten zu kämpfen hat.
- Mr. Jamison: Ein Freund der Familie, der zu einer wichtigen Figur im Leben der Hiltons wird und ihnen Halt und Trost spendet.
