Since You Went Away

"A love story of today's love and laughter"

Jul 20 1944 Approved 2h 57m
Drama, Romance, War

In 1943, several people enter, re-enter, and exit the difficult life of a Midwestern family whose patriarch has been called up to war, leaving behind his wife and two teen daughters.

Plot

While husband Tim is away during World War II, Anne Hilton copes with problems on the homefront. Taking in a lodger, Colonel Smollett, to help make ends meet and dealing with shortages and rationing are minor inconveniences compared to the love affair daughter Jane and the Colonel's grandson conduct.

Written by

Margaret Buell Wilder, David O. Selznick

Directed by

John Cromwell, Edward F. Cline, Tay Garnett

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Vanguard Films, Selznick International Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 1 win & 8 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
5,268
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA