The Idea of You
2024 · Music · Comedy
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Film / 1940
It's a Date
Directed by
William A. Seiter
An aspiring actress is offered the lead in a major new play, but discovers that her mother, a more seasoned performer, expects the same part. The situation is further complicated when they both become involved with the same man.
The story
An aspiring actress is offered the lead in a major new play, but discovers that her mother, a more seasoned performer, expects the same part. The situation is further complicated when they both become involved with the same man.
Cast
Deanna DurbinPamela Drake
Kay FrancisGeorgia Drake
Walter PidgeonJohn Arlen
Eugene PalletteGov. Allen
S.Z. SakallCarl Ober
Samuel S. HindsSidney Simpson
Henry StephensonCapt. Andrew
Cecilia LoftusSara Frankenstein
Lewis HowardFred 'Freddie' Miller
Fritz FeldOscar, the Headwaiter
Virginia BrissacMiss Holden
Romaine CallenderEvans
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Joe KingFirst Mate Kelly
Charles LaneMr. Horner (uncredited)
Anne GwynneSociety Girl (uncredited)
Fay McKenzieYoung Girl (uncredited)
Eddie PoloQuarter Master
Eddie AcuffShip's Steward (uncredited)
John ArledgeNewcomer on Ship (uncredited)
Leon BelascoCaptain of Waiters (uncredited)
John DaheimSleepy-Eyed Man (uncredited)
Anna DemetrioGertie - the Cook (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempParty Extra (uncredited)
Louis NatheauxParty Guest at Buffet Table (uncredited)
David OliverOfficer (uncredited)
Phyllis RuthYoung Girl (uncredited)
Landers StevensBusiness Executive in Arlen's Office (uncredited)
Suzanne RidgwayParty Extra (uncredited)
Mary KelleyGovernor's Wife
Harry OwensRoyal Hawaiians Orchestra Leader
Mark AnthonyOfficer (uncredited)
Linda DeaneYoung Girl (uncredited)
Virginia EngelsYoung Girl (uncredited)
Jennifer GrayCable Office Girl (uncredited)
Eddie LeeRookie - Captain Andrew's Servant (uncredited)
Randy OnessSinger in Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians (uncredited)
William RuhlShip's Officer (uncredited)
Mary ShannonWardrobe Mistress (uncredited)
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