
How Do I Love Thee?
Synopsis
Jan and Penny are college roommates who disagree about what is appropriate dating behavior. Penny feels that Jan is a prude for not getting into the swing of the changing attitudes of the "second half of the 20th Century." Responding to the topic of petting, Jan says, "Why you make it sound as harmless as an extracurricular activity." One day Keith introduces himself to Jan in the library by helping her find a poem for their English literature class, and then asking her out to discuss it later. They hit it off immediately, and start enjoying sporting events, dancing, and studying together. Soon Jan is wearing Keith's frat pin. However, Keith's roommate Stan tells him that "Love has gotta include sex" and Penny is telling Jan the same thing. When Keith tips in this other direction one evening, Jan is hurt and will not go down this new path. Happiness lies along only one of the paths, and either Jan or Penny will soon find that their actions have brought regretful sorrow.
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January 1, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Judge Whitaker
- Screenplay & Story
- Claire Whitaker, Scott Whitaker
- Original Title
- How Do I Love Thee?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Brigham Young University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Judge Whitaker
Claire Whitaker, Scott Whitaker
Robert W. Stum
Judge Whitaker
Department Leadership Roster
Claire Whitaker
Writer
Judge Whitaker
Producer
Robert W. Stum
Director of Photography
Scott Whitaker
Writer
Judge Whitaker
Director
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What is How Do I Love Thee? about?
Jan and Penny are college roommates who disagree about what is appropriate dating behavior. Penny feels that Jan is a prude for not getting into the swing of the changing attitudes of the "second half of the 20th Century." Responding to the topic of petting, Jan says, "Why you make it sound as harmless as an extracurricular activity." One day Keith introduces himself to Jan in the library by helping her find a poem for their English literature class, and then asking her out to discuss it later. They hit it off immediately, and start enjoying sporting events, dancing, and studying together. Soon Jan is wearing Keith's frat pin. However, Keith's roommate Stan tells him that "Love has gotta include sex" and Penny is telling Jan the same thing. When Keith tips in this other direction one evening, Jan is hurt and will not go down this new path. Happiness lies along only one of the paths, and either Jan or Penny will soon find that their actions have brought regretful sorrow.
Who directed How Do I Love Thee??
How Do I Love Thee? was directed by Judge Whitaker.
Who stars in How Do I Love Thee??
The principal cast of How Do I Love Thee? includes Bonnie Brown, Paul Engeman, Sally Hale, Joe Lambie, Max M. Brown.
When was How Do I Love Thee? released and how long is it?
How Do I Love Thee? was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 30m.
