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Hold That Kiss

  • 19381938
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Maureen O'Sullivan, Mickey Rooney, and Dennis O'Keefe in Hold That Kiss (1938)
June Evans, clothing model, and Tommy Bradford, travel agent, both dream of being rich. When they meet at millionaire, J. Westley Piermont's daughter's wedding, they both assume each other is wealthy. Each being there to do errands. Piermont having a very poor memory unknowingly helps June and Tommy confirm their lies. The two begin to date, resulting in each other trying to outdo the other. But both have no money.
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June Evans, clothing model, and Tommy Bradford, travel agent, both dream of being rich. When they meet at millionaire, J. Westley Piermont's daughter's wedding, they both assume each other i... Read allJune Evans, clothing model, and Tommy Bradford, travel agent, both dream of being rich. When they meet at millionaire, J. Westley Piermont's daughter's wedding, they both assume each other is wealthy. Each being there to do errands. Piermont having a very poor memory unknowingly ... Read allJune Evans, clothing model, and Tommy Bradford, travel agent, both dream of being rich. When they meet at millionaire, J. Westley Piermont's daughter's wedding, they both assume each other is wealthy. Each being there to do errands. Piermont having a very poor memory unknowingly helps June and Tommy confirm their lies. The two begin to date, resulting in each other tr... Read all
IMDb RATING
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202
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POPULARITY
48,284
26,140
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    • Director
      • Edwin L. Marin
    • Writers
      • Stanley Rauh(original story and screen play)
      • Bradbury Foote(dialogue)
      • Jane Hall(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Maureen O'Sullivan
      • Dennis O'Keefe
      • Mickey Rooney
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Edwin L. Marin
    • Writers
      • Stanley Rauh(original story and screen play)
      • Bradbury Foote(dialogue)
      • Jane Hall(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Maureen O'Sullivan
      • Dennis O'Keefe
      • Mickey Rooney
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review

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    Maureen O'Sullivan and Dennis O'Keefe in Hold That Kiss (1938)
    Maureen O'Sullivan, Mickey Rooney, Frank Albertson, Fay Holden, and Phillip Terry in Hold That Kiss (1938)
    Maureen O'Sullivan in Hold That Kiss (1938)
    Mickey Rooney and Rand Brooks in Hold That Kiss (1938)
    Maureen O'Sullivan and Dennis O'Keefe in Hold That Kiss (1938)
    Maureen O'Sullivan in Hold That Kiss (1938)
    Maureen O'Sullivan, Mickey Rooney, and Dennis O'Keefe in Hold That Kiss (1938)
    Maureen O'Sullivan, Mickey Rooney, and Dennis O'Keefe in Hold That Kiss (1938)

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    Maureen O'Sullivan
    Maureen O'Sullivan
    • June Evans
    Dennis O'Keefe
    Dennis O'Keefe
    • Tommy Bradford
    Mickey Rooney
    Mickey Rooney
    • Chick Evans
    George Barbier
    George Barbier
    • Mr. Piermont
    Jessie Ralph
    Jessie Ralph
    • Aunt Lucy
    Edward Brophy
    Edward Brophy
    • Al
    • (as Edward S. Brophy)
    Fay Holden
    Fay Holden
    • Mrs. Evans
    Frank Albertson
    Frank Albertson
    • Steve Evans
    Phillip Terry
    Phillip Terry
    • Ted Evans
    Ruth Hussey
    Ruth Hussey
    • Nadine Piermont
    Barnett Parker
    Barnett Parker
    • Maurice
    Ernie Alexander
    • Mickey - Maurice's Chauffeur
    • (uncredited)
    William 'Billy' Benedict
    William 'Billy' Benedict
    • Boy Delivering Suit
    • (uncredited)
    Evelyn Beresford
    Evelyn Beresford
    • Mrs. Thornley
    • (uncredited)
    Betty Blythe
    Betty Blythe
    • Wedding Guest at Piermont's
    • (uncredited)
    Rand Brooks
    Rand Brooks
    • Guitar Player in Band
    • (uncredited)
    Buck
    Buck
    • Blotto
    • (uncredited)
    Leonard Carey
    Leonard Carey
    • Gibley - Piermont's Butler
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Edwin L. Marin
    • Writers
      • Stanley Rauh(original story and screen play)
      • Bradbury Foote(dialogue) (uncredited)
      • Jane Hall(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      This film's initial telecast took place in Los Angeles Wednesday 21 August 1957 on KTTV (Channel 11); it first aired in Chicago 13 September 1957 on WBBM (Channel 2), in both New Haven CT and Norfolk VA 26 November 1957 on WNHC (Channel 8) and on WTAR (Channel 3), in Fresno CA 19 December 1957 on KMJ (Channel 24), in Philadelphia 27 December 1957 on WFIL (Channel 6), in Honolulu 2 February 1958 on KHVH (Channel 13), in Columbus 4 February 1958 on WLW-C (Channel 4), in Tampa 7 February 1958 on WFLA (Channel 8), in San Francisco 20 February 1958 on KGO (Channel 7), in Spokane 27 May 1958 on KHQ (Channel 6), in Miami 9 June 1958 on WCKT (Channel 7), in Seattle 15 June 1958 on KING (Channel 5), and in Indianapolis 17 June 1958 on WLW-I (Channel 13); New York City televiewers finally got a chance to take a look at it 22 August 1962 on WCBS (Channel 2).
    • Quotes

      Steven 'Steve' Evans: Hey, Aunt Lucy, how'd you like to pick up a few extra bucks?

      Aunt Lucy McCaffey: On a horse, I suppose.

      Steven 'Steve' Evans: Yeah.

      Aunt Lucy McCaffey: Awww.

      [waves her hand]

      Steven 'Steve' Evans: But this one's different.

      Aunt Lucy McCaffey: What does he do, run backwards?

    • Connections
      References The Good Earth (1937)

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    6/10
    pleasant B movie
    MGM used their second and third tier actors for their B films, making them really more like A-. These movies were used as a training ground for up and coming actors as well. Here, Dennis O'Keefe and Maureen O'Sullivan star with Mickey Rooney, Frank Albertson, and Jesse Ralph, and another young up and coming, Ruth Hussey, in "Hold that Kiss," from 1938.

    June (O'Sullivan) comes from a chaotic family and works in the couturier business; Tommy (O'Keefe) is a travel agent. At a posh wedding, she's helping the bride with her going-away outfit, and he's delivering tickets. Each assumes the other is a guest and therefore a member of the rich, horsey set.

    Both O'Keefe and O'Sullivan were very good, if lightweight actors who never achieved superstardom. O'Sullivan, busy most of the time having her seven children, was very beautiful with a nice Irish lilt to her voice.

    Enjoyable movie, with an upbeat performance by Rooney. I loved the atmosphere in the family especially, with the brothers teasing one another, and June bringing home that giant St. Bernard. Good fun.
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    • Release date
      • May 13, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • I kväll kl 8
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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