Hers to Hold (1943): Cast & Plot
Hers to Hold is a 1943 romantic drama directed by Frank Ryan, starring Charles Winninger as Judson Craig, Deanna Durbin and Nella Walker. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Frank Ryan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hers to Hold About?
The premise of Hers to Hold without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Deanna Durbin stars as Penelope Craig, the daughter of the Craigs, in a sequel to her 1930s “Three Smart Girls” series. She falls for the older playboy Bill Morley and is determined to marry him. The film includes her renditions of “Begin the Beguine” and the “Seguidilla” from Carmen, and a montage of clips from movies presented as home movies.
Hers to Hold Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- song
- singer
- singing
- 1940s
- damsel in distress
- deception
- desperation
- despair
- trauma
- airplane factory
- california
- munitions factory
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- swing shift worker
- female riveter
- war time rationing
- patriot
- sacrifice
- coast guardsmen
- bartender
- cigarette smoking
- newspaper photographer
- bomber pilot
- factory personnel department
- graduate nurse
- war widow
- gold star mother
- havoc
- crisis
- gunfire
- frustration
- reprisal
- retribution
- grief
- remorse
- determination
- regret
- part of trilogy
- third part
- third in trilogy
- durbin and winninger
- alliterative title
- world war two
- sequel
- patriotism
Hers to Hold Cast & Characters
Charles Winninger leads the cast as Judson Craig, with Deanna Durbin as Penelope “Penny” Craig and Nella Walker as Dorothy Craig. Directed by Frank Ryan; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Ryan
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Charles Winninger as Judson Craig - Deanna Durbin as Penelope “Penny” Craig
- Nella Walker as Dorothy Craig
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Joseph Cotten as Bill Morley
Also Starring in Hers to Hold
· 19 more- Spec O'Donnell William Morley
- Gus Schilling Rosey Blake
- Irving Bacon Dr. Bacon
- William B. Davidson Al
- Harry Tyler Sailor Sam
- Samuel S. Hinds Dr. Crane
- Murray Alper Smiley, the Foreman
- Billy Wayne Joe
- Iris Adrian Arlene
- Douglas Wood Peter Cartwright
- Ludwig Stössel Binns
- Joseph E. Bernard Mr. Kitnacker
- Fay Helm Hannah Gordon
- Nydia Westman Nurse Willing
- Ruth Lee Miss Crawford
- Teddy Infuhr Joey
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- Evelyn Ankers Flo Simpson
- Alix Talton Hazel
- Minna Phillips Mrs. Cartwright
More from Frank Ryan
More films directed by Frank Ryan: So Goes My Love and Can’t Help Singing.
Hers to Hold Plot Summary
What happens in Hers to Hold from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bill Morley, a bold former Flying Tiger, is a Vega Aircraft Corporation pilot awaiting his commission with the United States Army Air Forces. Together with his loyal sidekick Rosey Blake, he donates blood for the American Red Cross during a mandatory rest period, a quiet moment that foreshadows the comic misadventures to come.
During this pause, a bevy of photographers trails the singing socialite Penny Craig as she donates, their cameras catching her in the act. In the crowd, Bill, wearing a hospital white coat, seizes the chance to obtain Penny’s address by pretending to be a doctor. The masquerade reveals his charm and audacity, but it also sets in motion Penny’s plan to teach him a lesson.
Full summary
The whole story of Hers to Hold, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hers to Hold?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who stars as the singing socialite Penny Craig?
Hers to Hold Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “她的坚持” and “То, что она не отдаст”.
- Also known as
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- 她的坚持
- То, что она не отдаст
- Laços Eternos
- Din för alltid
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Movies Like Hers to Hold
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including With a Song in My Heart, Three Daring Daughters and Going Hollywood.
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With a Song in My Heart 1952 -
Three Daring Daughters 1948 -
Going Hollywood 1933 -
Glorifying the American Girl 1929 -
Look for the Silver Lining 1949 -
On With the Show! 1929 -
Three Smart Girls 1936 -
Three for the Show 1955 -
Our Dancing Daughters 1928 -
Show Girl in Hollywood 1930 -
Hold Your Man 1933 -
Hit Parade of 1941 1940
Hers to Hold FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hers to Hold, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hers to Hold?
Hers to Hold runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Hers to Hold released?
Hers to Hold was released on July 16, 1943.
Who directed Hers to Hold?
Hers to Hold was directed by Frank Ryan.
More films by Frank Ryan Who is in the cast of Hers to Hold?
Hers to Hold stars Charles Winninger as Judson Craig, Deanna Durbin as Penelope “Penny” Craig and Nella Walker as Dorothy Craig, among 23 credited actors.
Does Hers to Hold have a post-credit scene?
No. Hers to Hold has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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