Someday (1935) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Emily and Curley's hopes for marriage are tested by poverty and a dinner that turns into a legal predicament, before Canley intervenes.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Love Under Economic Strain

Emily and Curley are drawn to one another and hope to marry, but their poor economic prospects obstruct that future. Their circumstances establish the personal stakes behind Curley's attempt to make Emily's return special.

Key Events

• Exclusive London Apartments — Emily works as a cleaner in the block, where Canley is one of her clients. Characters: Emily, Canley Location: A block of exclusive London apartments
• Economic Barriers to Marriage — Emily and Curley are attracted to each other and want to marry, but their poor prospects stand in the way. Characters: Emily Location: London

A Welcome-Home Dinner

After Emily spends several days in hospital, Curley plans a special dinner for her. He uses an apartment entrusted to his care by a tenant who is away on business.

Key Events

• Emily's Hospital Stay — Emily spends some days in hospital before returning to the apartment block. Characters: Emily Location: Hospital
• Curley Plans a Dinner — Curley decides to prepare a special dinner for Emily when she returns from hospital. Characters: Emily Location: London apartments
• A Tenant's Spare Key — A tenant away on business has entrusted Curley with a key to watch over the apartment. Location: An apartment in the block

The Unexpected Return

The apartment owner returns during the meal and reacts angrily to the unauthorised use of the property. The disagreement turns into a physical fight.

Key Events

• Dinner in the Empty Apartment — Curley uses the apartment for a special meal with Emily while its owner is away. Characters: Emily Location: The absent tenant's apartment
• The Owner Returns — The apartment owner returns unexpectedly and is furious about its unauthorised use. Characters: Emily Location: The absent tenant's apartment
• Fight in the Apartment — The dispute between Curley and the owner degenerates into a physical fight. Characters: Emily Location: The absent tenant's apartment

A Charge and an Intervention

The owner files an illegal-entry charge against Curley, making the outlook bleak. Canley learns what happened and steps in to set matters right.

Key Events

• Illegal Entry Charge — The apartment owner files an illegal-entry charge against Curley, leaving the situation bleak. Characters: Emily Location: London
• Canley Steps In — After learning what happened, the amiable Canley intervenes to set matters right. Characters: Canley, Emily Location: London

Story Breakdown

• Apartment Block Life — The London apartment building connects Emily's cleaning work with Curley's job as lift operator.
  • Emily's Cleaning Work — Emily has Canley as a client in the block.
  • Curley's Lift Job — Curley works as a lift operator in the same building.
• Hopes of Marriage — Emily and Curley are attracted to one another and want to marry.
  • Mutual Attraction — The plot establishes that Emily and Curley are drawn to each other.
  • Economic Obstacle — Their poor economic prospects stand in the way of marriage.
• Emily's Hospital Stay — Emily spends several days in hospital before returning.
  • Days in Hospital — Emily's stay keeps her away for some days.
  • Return to the Block — Curley plans to treat her when she comes back.
• The Dinner Plan — Curley arranges a special meal for Emily in an apartment whose tenant is away.
  • Entrusted Apartment Key — The absent tenant has given Curley a key to keep an eye on the property.
  • Romantic Meal — Curley uses the apartment for the dinner he has prepared for Emily.
• Owner's Confrontation — The tenant returns unexpectedly and objects angrily to the apartment's unauthorised use.
  • Unexpected Return — The owner comes back while the meal is taking place.
  • Physical Fight — The confrontation degenerates into a fight.
• Legal Trouble — The owner responds to the incident with a charge against Curley.
  • Illegal Entry Charge — The apartment owner files a charge of illegal entry.
  • Bleak Prospects — The charge makes the situation look bleak.
• Canley's Intervention — Canley learns about the incident and acts to set matters right.
  • Canley Learns — Canley finds out what has happened.
  • Matters Set Right — Canley steps in to address the trouble.

Directed by

Michael Powell

Key Cast

• Esmond Knight — Curly Blake
• Margaret Lockwood — Emily
• Henry Mollison — Canley
• Sunday Wilshin — Betty
• Raymond Lovell — Carr