I Surrender Dear
“and introducing The Disc Jockeys”
Synopsis
Patty Nelson lands a job as a singer with orchestra leader Al Tyler, and tours with the band as "Patty Hart." Patty's father Russ is dismissed from his radio-station job, and the disc jockey selected to replace him is Al Tyler. Patty rushes home to keep Russ company on the air for the final few days, and Al wonders why she suddenly walked out on him. The new "Patty and Russ" radio show catches on, causing complications with Al and the radio-station bosses.
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Gloria Jean
Patty Nelson aka Patty Hart
David Street
Al Tyler
Don McGuire
Tommy Tompkins
Alice Tyrrell
Trudy Clements
Robert Emmett Keane
Russ Nelson
Douglas Wood
R.H. Collins
Regina Wallace
Mrs. Nelson
Byron Foulger
George Rogers
Art Terry
Guitarist
Frankie Carr
Accordionist
Joe Mayer
Bassist
Jack Eigen
Disc Jockey
Dave Garroway
Disc Jockey
Peter Potter
Disc Jockey
Tom Dugan
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Dreifuss
- Screenplay & Story
- M. Coates Webster
- Original Title
- I Surrender Dear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Dreifuss
M. Coates Webster
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Dreifuss
Director
M. Coates Webster
Screenplay
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 I Surrender Dear
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What is I Surrender Dear about?
Patty Nelson lands a job as a singer with orchestra leader Al Tyler, and tours with the band as "Patty Hart." Patty's father Russ is dismissed from his radio-station job, and the disc jockey selected to replace him is Al Tyler. Patty rushes home to keep Russ company on the air for the final few days, and Al wonders why she suddenly walked out on him. The new "Patty and Russ" radio show catches on, causing complications with Al and the radio-station bosses.
Who directed I Surrender Dear?
I Surrender Dear was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
Who stars in I Surrender Dear?
The principal cast of I Surrender Dear includes Gloria Jean, David Street, Don McGuire, Alice Tyrrell, Robert Emmett Keane.
When was I Surrender Dear released and how long is it?
I Surrender Dear was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Surrender Dear?
I Surrender Dear holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).