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      It's a Date

      Released Mar 22, 1940 1h 43m Musical Comedy List
      Reviews 78% Audience Score 50+ Ratings Mother and daughter stage performers Georgia Drake (Kay Francis) and Pamela Drake (Deanna Durbin) clash when they both fall in love with a dashing gentleman (Walter Pidgeon) and vie for the same part. Although Georgia was already cast in the role of a singing maid, young Pamela sings her heart out and steals the show during her audition, easily convincing the producers to give her the role instead. Pamela becomes a success, but show business, love and family make for a sometimes volatile mix. Read More Read Less

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      Elena de la Torre Cine-Mundial The story [is] admirably developed. [Full review in Spanish] Apr 9, 2021 Full Review James T. Hamada The Nippu Jiji (Honolulu) The picture is a honey and Deanna is lovelier than ever and her singing just as sweet, if not sweeter. Apr 9, 2020 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews It's purposefully pleasant and bland. Rated: B- Mar 24, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Steve D Cute and often very funny. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/15/23 Full Review sarah w It's a date is one of the best that 1940 has to offer. along with Pinocchio and Fantasia, this movie really rules with Deanna Durbin. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review s r This plot had potential, but then the ending was a huge let down. The melodrama and acting was a bit over the top. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Innocuous but who cares with a cast that includes Deanna Durbin, Kay Francis and Walter Pidgeon it's very enjoyable. Kay as was her standard is decked out in one knockout ensemble after another. Cecilia Loftus add a fun performance to the proceedings as Kay's maid and confidante. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member predictable but fun rom-com. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Predictable romance comedy, but the comedy is pretty funny, so it's an okay movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Mother and daughter stage performers Georgia Drake (Kay Francis) and Pamela Drake (Deanna Durbin) clash when they both fall in love with a dashing gentleman (Walter Pidgeon) and vie for the same part. Although Georgia was already cast in the role of a singing maid, young Pamela sings her heart out and steals the show during her audition, easily convincing the producers to give her the role instead. Pamela becomes a success, but show business, love and family make for a sometimes volatile mix.
      Director
      William A. Seiter
      Screenwriter
      Norman Krasna, Jane Hall, Frederick Kohner, Ralph Block
      Distributor
      Universal Pictures
      Production Co
      Universal Pictures
      Genre
      Musical, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Mar 22, 1940, Original
      Runtime
      1h 43m