Phyllis Emerson — Only Yesterday Character Profile

About Phyllis Emerson

James's estranged wife who is overseas during his New Year's Eve reunion with Mary. She confronts James after he returns from the party, and James acknowledges their loveless marriage, granting her permission to leave him for another man.

Character Facts

Played by

Benita Hume

Appears in

Only Yesterday (1933)

Role

Supporting

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• Mary Lane (Margaret Sullavan)
• James Stanton "Jim" Emerson (John Boles)
• Leona (Edna May Oliver)
• Julia Warren (Billie Burke)
• Scott Hughes (Bramwell Fletcher)
• Bob (Reginald Denny)
• Mrs. Lane (Jane Darwell)
• Dave Reynolds (George Meeker)
• Barnard (Onslow Stevens)
• Harvey Miles (Robert McWade)
• Deborah (June Clyde)
• Abby (Uncredited) (Louise Beavers)