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Romantic drama

Return at Dawn (1938): Cast

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Return at Dawn is a 1938 romantic drama directed by Henri Decoin, starring Danielle Darrieux as Anita Ammer, Pierre Dux and Léonce Corne. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Return at Dawn (1938) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Henri Decoin
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Return at Dawn About?

The premise of Return at Dawn without spoilers.

Anita, a young peasant married to station master Karl Ammer in the quiet Hungarian village of Thaya, feels trapped and longs for a different life as she watches the daily express to Budapest. When she must travel to the capital for her aunt’s funeral and inheritance, she misses her return train and finds herself alone in the city, confronting the possibilities she has always imagined.

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Cast & crew

Return at Dawn Cast & Characters

Danielle Darrieux leads the cast as Anita Ammer, with Pierre Dux as Karl Ammer and Léonce Corne as A friend of Osten. Directed by Henri Decoin; 15 actors are credited in all.

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More from Henri Decoin

More films directed by Henri Decoin: License to Kill, Casablanca, Nest of Spies, The Iron Mask and Where the Truth Lies.

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Return at Dawn Also Known As

Also known as “She Returned at Dawn”.

Also known as
  • She Returned at Dawn

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Return at Dawn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Return at Dawn, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Return at Dawn?

Return at Dawn runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Return at Dawn released?

Return at Dawn was released on November 18, 1938.

Who directed Return at Dawn?

Return at Dawn was directed by Henri Decoin.

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Who is in the cast of Return at Dawn?

Return at Dawn stars Danielle Darrieux as Anita Ammer, Pierre Dux as Karl Ammer and Léonce Corne as A friend of Osten, among 15 credited actors.

Does Return at Dawn have a post-credit scene?

No. Return at Dawn has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Return at Dawn in?

The original language of Return at Dawn is French.

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