Movie

Chasing Yesterday

★ 5.8(4)19351h 17m

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Good to know

Director: George Nichols Jr.
Release date: 1935-05-03
Runtime: 1h 17m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

About Chasing Yesterday

Chasing Yesterday is a 1935 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by George Nichols Jr., starring Anne Shirley, O. P. Heggie and Helen Westley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chasing Yesterday in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An elderly bachelor, feeling nostalgic for his youth, seeks out his late sweetheart's teenage daughter, now an orphan forced to attend a strict boarding school.

Cast

Anne Shirley

Jeanne Alexandre

O. P. Heggie

Sylvestre Bonnard

Helen Westley

Therese

Elizabeth Patterson

Mlle. Prefere

John Qualen

Coccoz

Etienne Girardot

Mouche

Junior Durkin

Henri

Richard Abbott

Auctioneer (uncredited)

Doris Lloyd

Mme. De Gabry (uncredited)

Anne O'Neal

Clothing Store Saleslady (uncredited)

Hilda Vaughn

Collette, the Slavey (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

professornostalgiathiefold manorphanwriterperiod dramaguardiangood deedspinsterlong lost lovebibliophiliaheadmistressantiquarian bookselleract of kindness

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Chasing Yesterday in Canada?+

Chasing Yesterday is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Chasing Yesterday on Netflix?+

Chasing Yesterday is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Chasing Yesterday?+

Chasing Yesterday has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who stars in Chasing Yesterday?+

Chasing Yesterday stars Anne Shirley, O. P. Heggie, Helen Westley, Elizabeth Patterson and John Qualen.

When did Chasing Yesterday come out?+

Chasing Yesterday is a 1935 movie directed by George Nichols Jr..

What genre is Chasing Yesterday?+

Chasing Yesterday is Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Chasing Yesterday?+

Chasing Yesterday was directed by George Nichols Jr..