Yes, My Darling Daughter (1939)
Ellen is a free spirited young woman in love with Doug. Sadly he must leave America for a two year job in Belgium. Ellen and Doug decide to spend their last weekend together in a tourist cabin at a rural lake. Her family is shocked that a young unmarried woman would engage in such amoral activity. The comic plot develops as Ellen argues her case for women's freedom and independence, trying to win over her mother, grandmother, and other dubious relatives.
Director: William Keighley
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: February 25, 1939
Cast
- Priscilla Lane - Ellen Murray
- Jeffrey Lynn - Douglas Hall
- Roland Young - Titus Jaywood
- Fay Bainter - Ann Murray
- May Robson - 'Granny' Whitman
- Genevieve Tobin - Connie Nevins
- Ian Hunter - Lewis Murray
- Robert Homans - Sergeant Murphy
- Edward Gargan - Police Officer
- Spencer Charters - Angus Dibble
Screenplay
- Casey Robinson (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Charles Rosher
Production: First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
grandmother, publisher
More Films by Director: William Keighley
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yes, My Darling Daughter about?
- Ellen is a free spirited young woman in love with Doug. Sadly he must leave America for a two year job in Belgium. Ellen and Doug decide to spend their last weekend together in a tourist cabin at a rural lake. Her family is shocked that a young unmarried woman would engage in such amoral activity. The comic plot develops as Ellen argues her case for women's freedom and independence, trying to win over her mother, grandmother, and other dubious relatives.
- Who directed Yes, My Darling Daughter?
- Yes, My Darling Daughter was directed by William Keighley.
- Who stars in Yes, My Darling Daughter?
- Yes, My Darling Daughter stars Priscilla Lane, Jeffrey Lynn, Roland Young, Fay Bainter, May Robson, Genevieve Tobin.
- How long is Yes, My Darling Daughter?
- Yes, My Darling Daughter has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Yes, My Darling Daughter?
- Yes, My Darling Daughter is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Yes, My Darling Daughter produced?
- Yes, My Darling Daughter was produced in United States of America.