It's a Date
“Come along for a lulu of a time in Honolulu...as Deanna gets double heart trouble under the spell of a Hawaiian Moon!”
Synopsis
An aspiring actress is offered the lead in a major new play, but discovers that her mother, a more seasoned performer, expects the same part. The situation is further complicated when they both become involved with the same man.
Top Cast
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Deanna Durbin
Pamela Drake
Kay Francis
Georgia Drake
Walter Pidgeon
John Arlen
Eugene Pallette
Gov. Allen
S.Z. Sakall
Carl Ober
Samuel S. Hinds
Sidney Simpson
Henry Stephenson
Capt. Andrew
Cecilia Loftus
Sara Frankenstein
Lewis Howard
Fred 'Freddie' Miller
Fritz Feld
Oscar, the Headwaiter
Virginia Brissac
Miss Holden
Romaine Callender
Evans
Joe King
First Mate Kelly
Charles Lane
Mr. Horner (uncredited)
Anne Gwynne
Society Girl (uncredited)
Fay McKenzie
Young Girl (uncredited)
Eddie Polo
Quarter Master
Eddie Acuff
Ship's Steward (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Krasna
- Original Title
- It's a Date
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Norman Krasna, Frederick Kohner, Ralph Block, Harry Tobias, Ralph Freed, Jane Hall
Joseph A. Valentine
Bernard W. Burton
Joe Pasternak
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Krasna
Screenplay
William A. Seiter
Director
Vera West
Costume Design
Joseph A. Valentine
Director of Photography
Bernard W. Burton
Editor
Joe Pasternak
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It's a Date
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What is It's a Date about?
An aspiring actress is offered the lead in a major new play, but discovers that her mother, a more seasoned performer, expects the same part. The situation is further complicated when they both become involved with the same man.
Who directed It's a Date?
It's a Date was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in It's a Date?
The principal cast of It's a Date includes Deanna Durbin, Kay Francis, Walter Pidgeon, Eugene Pallette, S.Z. Sakall.
When was It's a Date released and how long is it?
It's a Date was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It's a Date?
It's a Date holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).