Irene Dunne as Helen Lawrence

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Irene Dunne as Helen Lawrence is the lead female role in the 1939 romantic drama film "When Tomorrow Comes," showcasing Dunne's acclaimed talent for emotionally nuanced performances.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
film character portrayal
appearsIn When Tomorrow Comes
associatedPerformer Irene Dunne
basedOn story by James M. Cain (loosely inspired)
characterName Helen Lawrence
characterOccupation waitress
characterTraits compassionate
idealistic
romantic
coStarsWith Barbara O’Neil
linked to: Barbara O'Neil

Charles Boyer
Onslow Stevens
countryOfOrigin United States
directorOfFilm John M. Stahl
era Classical Hollywood cinema
filmDistribution Universal Pictures
filmFormat black-and-white
filmGenre romantic drama film
filmReleaseYear 1939
filmRuntimeApprox 90 minutes
filmStudio Universal Pictures
hasTheme class differences
marital complications
romantic conflict
languageOfFilm English
leadRoleIn When Tomorrow Comes
medium feature film
narrativeFunction protagonist
romantic lead
notableAspect showcases Irene Dunne’s dramatic range
notableFor lead female role in When Tomorrow Comes
partOfCareerOf Irene Dunne
performanceStyle emotionally nuanced acting
portrayedBy Irene Dunne
productionCompanyOfFilm Universal Pictures
releaseDecade 1930s
setIn New York City (film setting)
starsOpposite Charles Boyer as Philip Andre Chagal

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When Tomorrow Comes portraysCharacter Irene Dunne as Helen Lawrence