Listen, Darling
"See it with a song in your heart!"
Originally released in 1938. Listen, Darling is a comedy/drama film. directed by Edwin L. Marin. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Judy Garland, Freddie Bartholomew, and Mary Astor
Synopsis
To stop Pinkie's widowed, struggling mother Dottie from marrying a well-off older man they know she doesn't love, teenager Pinkie and her best friend Buzz kidnap her in the family travel trailer to live a carefree life on the open road. They then get the idea to find Dottie a financially secure husband whom both she and Pinkie would like.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Judy Garland
as Pinkie Wingate
Freddie Bartholomew
as Buzz Mitchell
Mary Astor
as Dottie Wingate
Walter Pidgeon
as Richard Thurlow
Alan Hale
as J.J. Slattery
Scotty Beckett
as Billie Wingate
Gene Lockhart
as Arthur Drubbs
Charley Grapewin
as Joe Higgins
Barnett Parker
as Abercrombie
Edgar Dearing
as Motorcycle Policeman (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Listen, Darling about?
To stop Pinkie's widowed, struggling mother Dottie from marrying a well-off older man they know she doesn't love, teenager Pinkie and her best friend Buzz kidnap her in the family travel trailer to...
Who directed Listen, Darling?
Listen, Darling was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
How long is Listen, Darling?
Listen, Darling has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Listen, Darling released?
Listen, Darling was released on October 21, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Listen, Darling?
The main cast of Listen, Darling includes Judy Garland, Freddie Bartholomew, Mary Astor, Walter Pidgeon, Alan Hale.