It's a Date (1940)
A Joe Pasternak triumph!
An aspiring actress is offered the lead in a major new play, but discovers that her mother, a more seasoned performer, expects the same part. The situation is further complicated when they both become involved with the same man.
Director: William A. Seiter
Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: March 22, 1940
Cast
- Deanna Durbin - Pamela Drake
- Kay Francis - Georgia Drake
- Walter Pidgeon - John Arlen
- Eugene Pallette - Gov. Allen
- Henry Stephenson - Capt. Andrew
- Cecilia Loftus - Sara Frankenstein
- Samuel S. Hinds - Sidney Simpson
- Lewis Howard - Fred 'Freddie' Miller
- S.Z. Sakall - Carl Ober
- Fritz Feld - Oscar, the Headwaiter
Screenplay
- Norman Krasna (Screenplay)
- Ralph Block (Story)
- Frederick Kohner (Story)
- Ralph Freed (Lyricist)
- Harry Tobias (Lyricist)
Cinematography: Joseph A. Valentine
Editing: Bernard W. Burton
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
hawaii, musical, puppy love, honolulu, hawaii
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It's a Date about?
- An aspiring actress is offered the lead in a major new play, but discovers that her mother, a more seasoned performer, expects the same part. The situation is further complicated when they both become involved with the same man.
- Who directed It's a Date?
- It's a Date was directed by William A. Seiter.
- Who stars in It's a Date?
- It's a Date stars Deanna Durbin, Kay Francis, Walter Pidgeon, Eugene Pallette, Henry Stephenson, Cecilia Loftus.
- How long is It's a Date?
- It's a Date has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is It's a Date?
- It's a Date is a Comedy, Music, Romance film.
- Where was It's a Date produced?
- It's a Date was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of It's a Date?
- The themes of It's a Date include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.