You Came Along
“The Gay and Tender Love Story of Our Time”
Synopsis
War hero flier Bob Collins goes on a war bond selling tour with two buddies, and substitute "chaperone" Ivy Hotchkiss. Bob's a cheerful Lothario with several girls in every town on the tour. After some amusing escapades, Bob and Ivy become romantically involved, agreeing it's "just fun up in the air." Then Ivy finds out the real reason why it shouldn't be anything more.
Top Cast
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Robert Cummings
Maj. Bob Collins
Lizabeth Scott
Ivy Hotchkiss
Don DeFore
Captain W. Anders
Charles Drake
Lt. R. Janoschek
Julie Bishop
Mrs. Taylor
Kim Hunter
Frances Hotchkiss
Robert Sully
Bill Allen
Helen Forrest
Singer
Rhys Williams
Col. Stubbs
Franklin Pangborn
Hotel Clerk
Minor Watson
Uncle Jack
Howard Freeman
Drunk
Andrew Tombes
Drunk
Marjorie Woodworth
Carol Dix (uncredited)
Frank Faylen
Bellboy (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Reed Howes
Officer on Dance Floor (uncredited)
Rex Lease
Airport Attendant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Smith, Ayn Rand
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- You Came Along
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
Robert Smith, Ayn Rand
Victor Young
Daniel L. Fapp
Eda Warren
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Eda Warren
Editor
Robert Smith
Writer
Edith Head
Costume Design
John Farrow
Director
Ayn Rand
Writer
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
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 You Came Along
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What is You Came Along about?
War hero flier Bob Collins goes on a war bond selling tour with two buddies, and substitute "chaperone" Ivy Hotchkiss. Bob's a cheerful Lothario with several girls in every town on the tour. After some amusing escapades, Bob and Ivy become romantically involved, agreeing it's "just fun up in the air." Then Ivy finds out the real reason why it shouldn't be anything more.
Who directed You Came Along?
You Came Along was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in You Came Along?
The principal cast of You Came Along includes Robert Cummings, Lizabeth Scott, Don DeFore, Charles Drake, Julie Bishop.
When was You Came Along released and how long is it?
You Came Along was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for You Came Along?
The original motion picture soundtrack for You Came Along was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for You Came Along?
You Came Along holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).