Road to Yesterday (film)

Road to Yesterday is a 1925 American silent romantic drama film directed by Cecil B. DeMille. The film stars Joseph Schildkraut, William Boyd, and Jetta Goudal. It tells the story of a British couple whose marriage is strained. Under hypnosis, the wife regresses to a past life in which she was accused of witchcraft and wrongly executed, revealing a possible root cause for her present-day anxieties and issues within the marriage. This allows for the exploration of themes related to reincarnation, historical injustice, and the power of suggestion. The film is notable for its lavish sets, period costumes, and its blend of romance, historical drama, and supernatural elements. While a commercial success upon release, it is not one of DeMille's most remembered works today.