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6 May 1938 (USA) morePlot:
Broadway star Margaret Garrett has spent her whole life working to support her sponging relatives. When she meets carefree Dan Webster... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
Notice a resemblance? moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Irene Dunne | ... | Margaret 'Maggie' Garret | |
| Douglas Fairbanks Jr. | ... | Daniel 'Dan' Brewster | |
| Alice Brady | ... | Minerva Garret | |
| Guy Kibbee | ... | Dennis Garret | |
| Jean Dixon | ... | Harrison | |
| Eric Blore | ... | Potter | |
| Lucille Ball | ... | Salina Garret Pine | |
| Warren Hymer | ... | Mike | |
| Billy Gilbert | ... | Cafe Owner | |
| Frank Milan | ... | Bert Pine | |
| Dorothy Steiner | ... | Dotsy Pine | |
| Estelle Steiner | ... | Betsy Pine | |
| Phyllis Kennedy | ... | Marie | |
| Franklin Pangborn | ... | Orchestra Leader | |
| James Burke | ... | Policeman Mac McCarty |
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Victor System)Fun Stuff
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Revealing mistakes: When Bert greets his parents-in-law at breakfast, he says, "Morning Ma!" to his mother-in-law, then "Hello Kibbee!" to his father-in-law Dennis Garret, played by Guy Kibbee. moreSoundtrack:
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This is the first film I've seen of Irene Dunne's and I was amazed at how much she reminded me of Susan Sarandon. Take a look at the scene where she and Douglas Fairbanks are in a courtroom and I think you'll see what I mean! It's really remarkable! Part of it is her voice inflections, but it's also her mannerisms and the way she smiles. As far as I can tell, the two seem completely unrelated, however. The only biographical info I found about Dunne lists her having an adopted daughter. Anyway, it's a cute movie, but a little typical. On a side note, it's interesting to see Lucille Ball in a small role before she became really famous.