

It's a Date
1940, English. Directed by William A. Seiter.
Come along for a lulu of a time in Honolulu...as Deanna gets double heart trouble under the spell of a Hawaiian Moon!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William A. SeiterDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 22 March 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norman Krasna, Ralph Block, Frederick Kohner
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It's a Date: quick answers
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How long is It's a Date?
It's a Date runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does It's a Date have a post-credits scene?
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It's a Date parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It's a Date is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is It's a Date on?
It's a Date isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 March 1940. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like It's a Date?
If you liked It's a Date, try Blue Hawaii, The Merry Widow, Hellzapoppin'.
Who directed It's a Date?
It's a Date (1940) was directed by William A. Seiter and stars Deanna Durbin, Kay Francis, Walter Pidgeon.