Summary
It’s a Date is an American comedy romance film first released in 1940,
directed by William A. Seiter.
The film stars Deanna Durbin, Kay Francis, Walter Pidgeon, Eugene Pallette and Henry Stephenson.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: William A. Seiter
- Script: Jane Hall, Frederick Kohner, Ralph Block, Norman Krasna
- Photo: Joseph A. Valentine
- 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 (Karl Ober), Fritz Feld (Oscar, the Headwaiter), Virginia Brissac (Miss Holden, Summer Stock Teacher), Romaine Callender (Mr. Evans, Summer Stock Teacher), Joe King (First Mate Dan Kelly), Mary Kelley (Lil Alden, Governor’s Wife), Eddie Polo (Quartermaster), Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians (Group Performers), Harry Owens (Himself – Leader of Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians), Dora Clement (Stewardess (scenes deleted)), Milton Kibbee (Sailor (scenes deleted)), Eddie Acuff (Ship’s Steward), Mark Anthony (Officer), John Arledge (Newcomer on Ship), Leon Belasco (Captain of Waiters), John Daheim (Sleepy-Eyed Man), Linda Deane (Young Girl), Anna Demetrio (Gertie, the Cook), Virginia Engels (Young Girl), Jennifer Gray (Cable Office Girl), Anne Gwynne (Society Girl), Kenner G. Kemp (Party Extra), Charles Lane (Mr. Horner), Eddie Lee (Rookie, Captain Andrew’s Servant), Fay McKenzie (Young Girl), Louis Natheaux (Party Guest at Buffet Table), David Oliver (Officer), Randy Oness (Singer in Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians), Suzanne Ridgeway (Party Extra), William Ruhl (Ship’s Officer), Phyllis Ruth (Young Girl), Mary Shannon (Wardrobe Mistress), Landers Stevens (Business Executive in Arlen’s Office)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 103 min; B&W
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Comedy / Musical / Romance


