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After Tomorrow
In the Depression, Pete and Sidney are good kids, working hard, giving money to their parents, and engaged for three years while they save to get married. Each has a selfish mother: Sydney's is cold, Pete's is clingy. Sidney's mother is looking for her own happiness, no matter how much that search harms her daughter and long-suffering husband; and, the longer the engagement lingers, the more pressure Pete's mom puts on Sidney to break it off and set her son free. "After Tomorrow" is Pete and Sidney's favorite song, but with illness, poverty, and temptation: will that good day ever come?
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Plot Summary
A young woman, believing her wealthy married lover has divorced his wife, plans to marry him. However, she discovers he is still married and her own mother disapproves of the match. She is further complicated by the arrival of her former sweetheart, who is still in love with her. The film explores themes of love, societal expectations, and difficult choices.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'After Tomorrow' received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising Billie Dove's performance and the film's melodramatic elements. While it was not a major critical triumph, it was considered a competently made romantic drama of its time, appealing to audiences looking for emotional storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
Billie Dove delivers a compelling performance as the conflicted protagonist.
The film effectively captures the dramatic tensions of its romantic plot.
Some found the melodrama a bit overwrought, but overall a solid production.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'After Tomorrow (1932)' is not readily available through typical modern platforms, making a specific summary of Google user opinions impossible to ascertain.
Fun Fact
The film was based on the play 'The World We Make' by George S. Brooks and Walter Lister, which had a successful Broadway run.
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