Listen, Darling
“See it with a song in your heart!”
Synopsis
To stop Pinkie's widowed, struggling mother Dottie from marrying a well-off older man they know she doesn't love, teenager Pinkie and her best friend Buzz kidnap her in the family travel trailer to live a carefree life on the open road. They then get the idea to find Dottie a financially secure husband whom both she and Pinkie would like.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Morrison Chapin, Elaine Ryan
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Listen, Darling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Anne Morrison Chapin, Elaine Ryan, Katharine Brush
William Axt
Charles Lawton Jr.
Blanche Sewell
Jack Cummings
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Morrison Chapin
Screenplay
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Elaine Ryan
Screenplay
Blanche Sewell
Editor
Jack Cummings
Producer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
William Axt
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Listen, Darling
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What is Listen, Darling about?
To stop Pinkie's widowed, struggling mother Dottie from marrying a well-off older man they know she doesn't love, teenager Pinkie and her best friend Buzz kidnap her in the family travel trailer to live a carefree life on the open road. They then get the idea to find Dottie a financially secure husband whom both she and Pinkie would like.
Who directed Listen, Darling?
Listen, Darling was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
Who stars in Listen, Darling?
The principal cast of Listen, Darling includes Judy Garland, Freddie Bartholomew, Mary Astor, Walter Pidgeon, Alan Hale.
When was Listen, Darling released and how long is it?
Listen, Darling was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Listen, Darling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Listen, Darling was composed by William Axt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Listen, Darling?
Listen, Darling holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).