That Certain Age (1938)

Dashing reporter Vincent Bullit has just returned from covering the Spanish Civil War. His boss, newspaper magnate Fullerton, has more plans to send him off to China. However, first ... See full summary »

Director:

Edward Ludwig

Writers:

Bruce Manning (screenplay), F. Hugh Herbert (original story),

Stars:

Deanna Durbin, Melvyn Douglas, Jackie Cooper

Nominated for 2 Oscars.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Deanna Durbin	...	Alice Fullerton
Melvyn Douglas	...	Vincent Bullitt
Jackie Cooper	...	Kenneth 'Ken' Warren
Irene Rich	...	Dorothy Fullerton
Nancy Carroll	...	Grace Bristow
John Halliday	...	Gilbert Fullerton
Jackie Searl	...	Tony (as Jack Searl)
Juanita Quigley	...	The Pest
Charles Coleman	...	Stevens
Peggy Stewart	...	Mary Lee
Grant Mitchell	...	Jeweler
Claire Du Brey	...	Horsewoman
Helen Grayco	...	Girl
Buddy Pepper	...	Friend
Vondell Darr	...	Friend

Storyline

Dashing reporter Vincent Bullit has just returned from covering the Spanish Civil War. His boss, newspaper magnate Fullerton, has more plans to send him off to China. However, first Fullerton invites Bullit to the peace and quiet of his own home to write a series of European affair articles. When Fullerton's adolescent daughter Alice develops a crush on Bullit, her suitor, boyscout Ken Warren, doesn't seem to stand a chance. Mr. and Mrs. Fullerton, Ken Warren, and even Vincent Bullit himself do their best to sway young Alice's feelings away from the older man. It's a difficult task though, as she is at 'that certain age.'

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Plot Keywords:

puberty | puppy love

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 October 1938 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cet âge ingrat

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Ken and Mary Lee come to a poolroom by car and close the car door after getting out. But in later shots it is left open.

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Connections

References Dracula (1931)

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Soundtracks

"Les Filles de Cadiz"
(uncredited)
Music by Léo Delibes
Performed by Deanna Durbin

User Reviews

We Have All Been There - Our Very First Love!!!

This is a heartwarming and feel good film! Deanna Durbin is really great with her singing of the title number as well as other good songs! "That Certain Age" received two Oscar nominations in the musical category. The story is about a well to do family headed by a newspaper magnate who invites one of his reporters to his expansive estate to stay in the guest house behind their mansion. Durbin and her friends are rehearsing for a show that they are going to put on at the theatre in town and of course, they are using the guest house for their rehearsals. When they get word that this distinguished reporter is coming to visit to work on some articles, they don't like it and Durbin decides they will all pull some shenanigans to make him want to leave. Only one problem, the love bug bites Durbin and she is smitten by the older man. She becomes so enamored that she ignores the show and her friends and even her boyfriend. The reporter now has the task of setting her straight but that isn't going to be that easy to do! If you are a Deanna Durbin fan or a Melvyn Douglas fan, this film is one you won't want to miss! The rest of the cast is great too! Some really good laughs!