Hers to Hold (1943)
Deanna Durbin is all grown up in Hers to Hold, the unofficial sequel to her "Three Smart Girls" films of the 1930s. Durbin plays Penelope Craig, the starry-eyed daughter of wealthy Judson and Dorothy Craig (Charles Winninger, Nella Walker). Developing a crush on much-older playboy Bill Morley (Joseph Cotton), Penelope stops at nothing to land the elusive Morley as her husband. Highlights include Durbin's renditions of "Begin the Beguine" and the "Seguidilla" from Carmen, and a captivating sequence that includes highlights from Durbin's earlier films, presented as home movies!
Director: Frank Ryan
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: July 16, 1943
Cast
- Deanna Durbin - Penelope “Penny” Craig
- Joseph Cotten - Bill Morley
- Charles Winninger - Judson Craig
- Ludwig Stössel - Binns
- Nella Walker - Dorothy Craig
- Gus Schilling - Rosey Blake
- Samuel S. Hinds - Dr. Crane
- Evelyn Ankers - Flo Simpson
- Fay Helm - Hannah Gordon
- Iris Adrian - Arlene
Screenplay
- Lewis R. Foster (Screenplay)
- John D. Klorer (Original Story)
Music: Frank Skinner
Cinematography: Elwood Bredell
Editing: Ted J. Kent
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
patriotism, world war ii, sequel
More Films by Director: Frank Ryan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hers to Hold about?
- Deanna Durbin is all grown up in Hers to Hold, the unofficial sequel to her "Three Smart Girls" films of the 1930s. Durbin plays Penelope Craig, the starry-eyed daughter of wealthy Judson and Dorothy Craig (Charles Winninger, Nella Walker). Developing a crush on much-older playboy Bill Morley (Joseph Cotton), Penelope stops at nothing to land the elusive Morley as her husband. Highlights include Durbin's renditions of "Begin the Beguine" and the "Seguidilla" from Carmen, and a captivating sequence that includes highlights from Durbin's earlier films, presented as home movies!
- Who directed Hers to Hold?
- Hers to Hold was directed by Frank Ryan.
- Who stars in Hers to Hold?
- Hers to Hold stars Deanna Durbin, Joseph Cotten, Charles Winninger, Ludwig Stössel, Nella Walker, Gus Schilling.
- How long is Hers to Hold?
- Hers to Hold has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Hers to Hold?
- Hers to Hold is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
- Where was Hers to Hold produced?
- Hers to Hold was produced in United States of America.