Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944)
From the Gay Best-Seller that Stole America's Heart!
In 1923, two young ladies depart, unescorted, for a tour of Europe. Their great naïvité and efforts to seem grown-up lead them into many comic misadventures.
Director: Lewis Allen
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: November 2, 1944
Cast
- Gail Russell - Cornelia Otis Skinner
- Diana Lynn - Emily Kimbrough
- Charles Ruggles - Mr. Otis Skinner
- Dorothy Gish - Mrs. Skinner
- Beulah Bondi - Miss Abigail Horn
- James Brown - Avery Moore
- Bill Edwards - Tom Newhall
- Jean Heather - Frances Smithers
- Alma Kruger - Mrs. Lamberton
- Wilson Benge - Deck Steward (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Sheridan Gibney (Screenplay)
- Emily Kimbrough (Story Consultant)
- Cornelia Otis Skinner (Story Consultant)
- Cornelia Otis Skinner (Book)
- Emily Kimbrough (Book)
Music: Werner R. Heymann
Cinematography: Theodor Sparkuhl
Editing: Paul Weatherwax
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Friendship and Bonds
Keywords
friendship, tourist, female friendship, steamship, american tourist, young romance, youth
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More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Our Hearts Were Young and Gay about?
- In 1923, two young ladies depart, unescorted, for a tour of Europe. Their great naïvité and efforts to seem grown-up lead them into many comic misadventures.
- Who directed Our Hearts Were Young and Gay?
- Our Hearts Were Young and Gay was directed by Lewis Allen.
- Who stars in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay?
- Our Hearts Were Young and Gay stars Gail Russell, Diana Lynn, Charles Ruggles, Dorothy Gish, Beulah Bondi, James Brown.
- How long is Our Hearts Were Young and Gay?
- Our Hearts Were Young and Gay has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Our Hearts Were Young and Gay?
- Our Hearts Were Young and Gay is a Comedy film.
- Where was Our Hearts Were Young and Gay produced?
- Our Hearts Were Young and Gay was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Our Hearts Were Young and Gay?
- The themes of Our Hearts Were Young and Gay include: Friendship and Bonds.