This Time for Keeps
“When Romance Is In Danger... Here's How To Save It!”
Synopsis
A young newlywed (Robert Sterling) finds working for his nasty father-in-law difficult.
Top Cast
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Ann Rutherford
Katherine 'Kit' White
Robert Sterling
Lee White
Guy Kibbee
Harry Bryant
Irene Rich
Mrs. Bryant
Virginia Weidler
Harriett Bryant
Henry O'Neill
Arthur Freeman
Dorothy Morris
Edith Bryant
Richard Crane
Eustace Andrews
Joe Strauch Jr.
Milton A. Jones (as Joseph Strauch Jr.)
Connie Gilchrist
Miss Nichols
Ava Gardner
Girl in Car Lighting Cigarette (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
Masquerade Party Judge
Frances Carson
Mrs. Arthur Freeman
Ken Christy
Train Conductor
Bunty Cutler
Woman
Mark Daniels
Mr. Sawyer
Cliff Danielson
Steve
Doris Day
Freeman's Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Reisner
- Screenplay & Story
- Muriel Roy Bolton, Rian James, Harry Ruskin
- Original Score
- Lennie Hayton
- Original Title
- This Time for Keeps
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Reisner
Muriel Roy Bolton, Rian James, Harry Ruskin, Herman J. Mankiewicz
Lennie Hayton
Charles Lawton Jr.
Fredrick Y. Smith
Samuel Marx
Department Leadership Roster
Muriel Roy Bolton
Screenplay
Rian James
Screenplay
Charles Reisner
Director
Harry Ruskin
Screenplay
Samuel Marx
Producer
Fredrick Y. Smith
Editor
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
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 This Time for Keeps
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Time for Keeps about?
A young newlywed (Robert Sterling) finds working for his nasty father-in-law difficult.
Who directed This Time for Keeps?
This Time for Keeps was directed by Charles Reisner.
Who stars in This Time for Keeps?
The principal cast of This Time for Keeps includes Ann Rutherford, Robert Sterling, Guy Kibbee, Irene Rich, Virginia Weidler.
When was This Time for Keeps released and how long is it?
This Time for Keeps was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for This Time for Keeps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Time for Keeps was composed by Lennie Hayton.
Is This Time for Keeps based on a book or true story?
This Time for Keeps is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Herman J. Mankiewicz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Time for Keeps?
This Time for Keeps holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).