Cast: Margaret Sullavan

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Margaret Sullavan. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast James Stewart · Margaret Sullavan · Frank Morgan · Felix Bressart

Synopsis The Shop around the Corner (1940) follows the story of Alfred Kralik, a reserved and gentle headclerk at a Budapest retail store, Matuschek and Company. Daily, the staff eagerly awaits the arrival of their employer, Hugo Matuschek. After responding to...

8.0

11K votes

8.0

11K votes

The Mortal Storm

1940 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Margaret Sullavan · James Stewart · Robert Young · Frank Morgan

Synopsis The Mortal Storm (1940) unfolds in the picturesque south German Alps of 1933, where University professor Victor Roth enjoys a peaceful life with his family and friends. However, the tranquility is abruptly disrupted with the rise of Adolf Hitler's regime....

7.3

768 votes

7.3

768 votes

Little Man, What Now?

1934 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Margaret Sullavan · Douglass Montgomery · Alan Hale · Muriel Kirkland

Synopsis Little Man, What Now? (1934) presents a poignant tale of love and resilience amidst the harsh realities of pre-Nazi Germany. This film, directed by Frank Borzage, explores the enduring power of love in the face of dire economic and spiritual...

7.2

173 votes

7.2

173 votes

Three Comrades

1938 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Robert Taylor · Margaret Sullavan · Franchot Tone · Robert Young

Synopsis Three Comrades (1938) unfolds a poignant tale of camaraderie and romance amidst the aftermath of World War I. The narrative revolves around three young German soldiers whose deep bond is fortified by their mutual affection for a woman who is...

7.2

489 votes

7.2

489 votes

Only Yesterday

1933 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction John M. Stahl

Cast Margaret Sullavan · John Boles · Edna May Oliver · Billie Burke

Synopsis Only Yesterday (1933) tells the tale of a young woman who, during the tumultuous period of World War I, finds herself in a brief, passionate encounter that leads to an unexpected pregnancy. Fast forward to the present, where she crosses...

7.1

63 votes

7.1

63 votes

Back Street

1941 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Charles Boyer · Margaret Sullavan · Richard Carlson · Frank McHugh

Synopsis Back Street (1941) follows the tale of Rae Smith, a charming young woman, and Walter Saxel, a handsome man, who cross paths and quickly fall in love, envisioning a future together. However, their wedding plans are thwarted by a jealous...

7.1

154 votes

7.1

154 votes

So Red the Rose

1935 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction King Vidor

Cast Margaret Sullavan · Walter Connolly · Randolph Scott · Janet Beecher

Synopsis So Red the Rose (1935) is a poignant Civil War romance directed by King Vidor, featuring Margaret Sullavan as a Southern aristocrat who oversees a plantation. Her tranquil life is disrupted by the turmoil of the American Civil War. Throughout...

7.1

21 votes

7.1

21 votes

The Shining Hour

1938 · Movie · 76 min. · United States

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Joan Crawford · Margaret Sullavan · Robert Young · Melvyn Douglas

Synopsis The Shining Hour (1938) follows Olivia, a vibrant nightclub performer from New York, who seeks a change from her hectic lifestyle by marrying Henry Linden, a farmer from Wisconsin. Upon moving to her new home, Olivia faces opposition from Henry's...

6.8

93 votes

6.8

93 votes

Next Time We Love

1936 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Edward H. Griffith

Cast Margaret Sullavan · James Stewart · Ray Milland · Grant Mitchell

Synopsis Next Time We Love (1936) follows the journey of a young married couple whose bond is tested when the husband is sent abroad to work as a foreign correspondent. Meanwhile, the wife rises to prominence as a leading stage actress,...

6.8

63 votes

6.8

63 votes

The Good Fairy

1935 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction William Wyler

Cast Margaret Sullavan · Herbert Marshall · Frank Morgan · Reginald Owen

Synopsis The Good Fairy (1935) follows the journey of a young woman who, after leaving the sheltered environment of an orphanage, discovers that her well-intentioned efforts to help strangers often lead to unexpected and complex situations. Her naive attempts to be...

6.8

247 votes

6.8

247 votes

No Sad Songs for Me

1950 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast Margaret Sullavan · Wendell Corey · Viveca Lindfors · Natalie Wood

Synopsis No Sad Songs for Me (1950) follows the emotional journey of Mary Scott, portrayed by Margaret Sullivan, who is confronted with the devastating news that she has only ten months left to live due to an incurable illness. Determined to...

6.6

65 votes

6.6

65 votes

So Ends Our Night

1941 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction John Cromwell

Cast Fredric March · Margaret Sullavan · Frances Dee · Glenn Ford

Synopsis So Ends Our Night (1941) follows the harrowing journey of an anti-Nazi fugitive and a young Jewish couple as they desperately navigate Europe, attempting to evade the relentless grasp of Hitler's regime. Their perilous odyssey takes a dramatic turn when...

6.2

89 votes

6.2

89 votes

The Shopworn Angel

1938 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Margaret Sullavan · James Stewart · Walter Pidgeon · Hattie McDaniel

Synopsis The Shopworn Angel (1938) follows the journey of Bill Pettigrew, a young and inexperienced Texan soldier who is dispatched to New York City for fundamental military training during the tumultuous period of World War I. His life takes an unexpected...

5.9

78 votes

5.9

78 votes

The Moon's Our Home

1936 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Henry Fonda · Margaret Sullavan · Charles Butterworth · Beulah Bondi

Synopsis The Moon's Our Home (1936) is a hilarious romantic comedy that delves into the complexities of marriage and the unexpected challenges that arise from it. The story unfolds in New York, where a renowned novelist, played by Henry Fonda, crosses...

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Appointment for Love

1941 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Charles Boyer · Margaret Sullavan · Rita Johnson · Eugene Pallette

Synopsis Appointment for Love (1941) follows the whirlwind romance of the charismatic Andre Cassil and the independent-minded physician Jane Alexander. Their impulsive marriage quickly hits a snag when Jane expresses her modern views on matrimony, insisting on maintaining separate residences. Determined...

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Cry ‘Havoc’

1943 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Margaret Sullavan · Ann Sothern · Joan Blondell · Fay Bainter

Synopsis Cry ‘Havoc’ (1943) unfolds during the tumultuous period of World War II in the Philippines, where a team of U.S. Army nurses finds themselves in urgent need of support. The story centers around Head Nurse Lt. Mary "Smitty," who is...

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Direction Laurent Bouzereau

Cast Julie Salamon · Michael Patrick Hearn · Seymour Hicks · Joe Dante

Synopsis A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! (TV) (2011) delves into the enchanting world of holiday cinema, tracing the evolution of Christmas movies from beloved classics such as "Scrooge," "It's a Wonderful Life," "Miracle on 34th Street," and "White Christmas"...

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