After Tomorrow
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| After Tomorrow | |
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| Directed by | Frank Borzage |
| Written by | Story: Hugh Stange Screenplay: Sonya Levien |
| Starring | Charles Farrell Marian Nixon |
| Music by | Hugo Friedhofer (uncredited) |
| Cinematography | James Wong Howe |
| Editing by | Margaret Clancey |
| Distributed by | Fox |
| Release date(s) | March 6, 1932 |
| Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
After Tomorrow is a 1932 American film directed by Frank Borzage, and starring Charles Farrell, Marian Nixon, Minna Gombell and William Collier Sr..
[edit] Cast
- Charles Farrell ... Peter Piper
- Marian Nixon ... Sidney Taylor
- Minna Gombell ... Else Taylor
- William Collier, Sr. ... Willie Taylor
- Josephine Hull ... Mrs. Piper
[edit] Plot
Peter Piper and his girlfriend Sidney Taylor have been engaged for a long time, but the economic situation of the Great Depression and the selfish demands of their respective mothers have delayed the marriage. The imagine their future together "after tomorrow" in the lyrics of their favorite song. Sidney's mother thinks only of her own needs, while clinging Mrs Piper can't bear the thought that her son will one day leave her, and does her best to break up Sidney and Peter's relationship.
