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Yes, My Darling Daughter (1939)

APPROVED 86 min  -  Comedy | Romance  -   25 February 1939 (USA)
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Ellen is a free spirited young woman in love with Doug. Sadly he must leave America for a two year job in Belgium... See full summary »

Director:

William Keighley

Writers:

Casey Robinson (screenplay), Mark Reed (play)

Stars:

Priscilla Lane, Jeffrey Lynn and Roland Young
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Priscilla Lane ...
Ellen Murray
Jeffrey Lynn Jeffrey Lynn ...
Doug Hall
Roland Young Roland Young ...
Titus 'Jay' Jaywood
Fay Bainter Fay Bainter ...
Annie Murray
May Robson May Robson ...
Granny Whitman
Genevieve Tobin Genevieve Tobin ...
Aunt Connie Nevins
Ian Hunter Ian Hunter ...
Lewis Murray
Robert Homans Robert Homans ...
Police Sergeant Murphy
Edward Gargan Edward Gargan ...
Dayfield Motorcycle Policeman
Spencer Charters Spencer Charters ...
Angus Dibble
Lottie Williams Lottie Williams ...
Martha, the Maid
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Paul Panzer Paul Panzer ...
Peter (scenes deleted)
George Tobias ...
Dock Worker
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Storyline

Ellen is a free spirited young woman in love with Doug. Sadly he must leave America for a two year job in Belgium. Ellen and Doug decide to spend their last weekend together in a tourist cabin at a rural lake. Her family is shocked that a young unmarried woman would engage in such amoral activity. The comic plot develops as Ellen argues her case for women's freedom and independence, trying to win over her mother, grandmother, and other dubious relatives. Written by Thomas McWilliams <tgm@netcom.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Grandmother | Free Love | Marriage | Sex | Father Daughter Relationship  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

I vasilissa tou erotos See more »

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Omaha, Nebraska, March 1, 1939: "The City Welfare Board has voted unanimously to ban 'Yes, My Darling Daughter' here. The film was scheduled to open tomorrow at the Brandeis. Action of the board followed a preview of the picture. Members reported there was a general objection to the theme of the movie. A small group of women representing church and other organizations attended the meeting. The stage version of the play is now in rehearsal at the Amaha Community Playhouse, scheduled to open March 6. The board will review it on March 2 at a Playhouse rehearsal. Reports from the Playhouse are to the effect that the play has been considerably altered." See more »

Connections

Version of Älskling, jag ger mig (1943) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Girl Friend of the Whirling Dervish"
(1938) (uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin and Johnny Mercer
One line sung a cappella by May Robson
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