It’s a Date (1940): Cast
It’s a Date is a 1940 romantic comedy directed by William A. Seiter, starring Walter Pidgeon as John Arlen, Fritz Feld and Henry Stephenson. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is It’s a Date About?
The premise of It’s a Date without spoilers.
An ambitious young actress lands the starring role in a high‑profile new play, only to learn her veteran mother also covets the part. As mother and daughter clash over the coveted role, both become entangled with the same charismatic man, adding romantic rivalry to their professional conflict.
It’s a Date Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- remade
- grandmother granddaughter relationship
- aspiring actress
- aspiring actor
- reference to grand hotel the play
- reference to the barrets of wimpole street the play
- rehearsal
- deception
- preteding to be a stowaway
- lifeboat
- ship
- jumping into water
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- man overboard
- wrapped in a blanket
- drinking
- drink
- mirror
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- pipe smoking
- ship's captain
- food
- eating
- fish as food
- shipboard romance
- kiss
- actress
- manhattan new york city
- wagging finger
- song
- singing
- male female relationship
- barbecue
- pineapple
- new york city
- luau
- theatrical director
- summer stock
- singer
- romantic rivalry
- professional rivalry
- playwright
- party
- ocean liner
- marriage proposal
- maine
- honolulu hawaii
- broadway manhattan new york city
- ambition
- puppy love
- hawaii
It’s a Date Cast & Characters
Walter Pidgeon leads the cast as John Arlen, with Fritz Feld as Oscar, the Headwaiter and Henry Stephenson as Capt. Andrew. Directed by William A. Seiter; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director William A. Seiter
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Walter Pidgeon as John Arlen -
Fritz Feld as Oscar, the Headwaiter -
Henry Stephenson as Capt. Andrew - Charles Lane as Mr. Horner (uncredited)
Also Starring in It’s a Date
· 34 more- Kenner G. Kemp Party Extra (uncredited)
- Eddie Acuff Ship's Steward (uncredited)
- Samuel S. Hinds Sidney Simpson
- Eugene Pallette Gov. Allen
- Virginia Brissac Miss Holden
- Suzanne Ridgway Party Extra (uncredited)
- Kay Francis Georgia Drake
- Joe King First Mate Kelly
- Louis Natheaux Party Guest at Buffet Table (uncredited)
- Leon Belasco Captain of Waiters (uncredited)
- John Daheim Sleepy-Eyed Man (uncredited)
- S.Z. Sakall Carl Ober
- William Ruhl Ship's Officer (uncredited)
- Anne Gwynne Society Girl (uncredited)
- David Oliver Officer (uncredited)
- Eddie Lee Rookie - Captain Andrew's Servant (uncredited)
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- Deanna Durbin Pamela Drake
- John Arledge Newcomer on Ship (uncredited)
- Landers Stevens Business Executive in Arlen's Office (uncredited)
- Anna Demetrio Gertie - the Cook (uncredited)
- Romaine Callender Evans
- Virginia Engels Young Girl (uncredited)
- Fay McKenzie Young Girl (uncredited)
- Lewis Howard Fred 'Freddie' Miller
- Jennifer Gray Cable Office Girl (uncredited)
- Cecilia Loftus Sara Frankenstein
- Eddie Polo Quarter Master
- Phyllis Ruth Young Girl (uncredited)
- Harry Owens Royal Hawaiians Orchestra Leader
- Mark Anthony Officer (uncredited)
- Mary Shannon Wardrobe Mistress (uncredited)
- Mary Kelley Governor's Wife
- Linda Deane Young Girl (uncredited)
- Randy Oness Singer in Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians (uncredited)
More from William A. Seiter
More films directed by William A. Seiter, best-rated first: Roberta, Make Haste to Live, Dear Brat and Borderline.
It’s a Date Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “花月佳期” and “En 7-sjungande flicka”.
- Also known as
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- 花月佳期
- En 7-sjungande flicka
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It’s a Date FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of It’s a Date, each answered in a sentence.
How long is It’s a Date?
It’s a Date runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was It’s a Date released?
It’s a Date was released on March 22, 1940.
Who directed It’s a Date?
It’s a Date was directed by William A. Seiter.
More films by William A. Seiter Who is in the cast of It’s a Date?
It’s a Date stars Walter Pidgeon as John Arlen, Fritz Feld as Oscar, the Headwaiter and Henry Stephenson as Capt. Andrew, among 38 credited actors.
Does It’s a Date have a post-credit scene?
No. It’s a Date has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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