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Our Hearts Were Young and Gay

  • 19441944
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Diana Lynn, Gail Russell, and Elissa Mowery in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944)
  • Comedy
In 1923, two young ladies depart unescorted for a tour of Europe, meeting two eligible men aboard ship. Their great naivety and efforts to seem grown-up lead them into many comic misadventur... Read allIn 1923, two young ladies depart unescorted for a tour of Europe, meeting two eligible men aboard ship. Their great naivety and efforts to seem grown-up lead them into many comic misadventures.In 1923, two young ladies depart unescorted for a tour of Europe, meeting two eligible men aboard ship. Their great naivety and efforts to seem grown-up lead them into many comic misadventures.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
167
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Lewis Allen
  • Writers
    • Sheridan Gibney(screenplay)
    • Cornelia Otis Skinner(from the novel by)
    • Emily Kimbrough(from the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Gail Russell
    • Diana Lynn
    • Charles Ruggles
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lewis Allen
  • Writers
    • Sheridan Gibney(screenplay)
    • Cornelia Otis Skinner(from the novel by)
    • Emily Kimbrough(from the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Gail Russell
    • Diana Lynn
    • Charles Ruggles
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    • 10User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Bill Edwards and Diana Lynn in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944)
    James Brown, Diana Lynn, and Gail Russell in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944)
    James Brown, Bill Edwards, Dorothy Gish, Diana Lynn, and Gail Russell in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944)
    Diana Lynn and Gail Russell in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944)
    Diana Lynn and Gail Russell in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944)
    Diana Lynn and Gail Russell in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944)
    Diana Lynn and Gail Russell in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944)
    Diana Lynn and Gail Russell in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944)
    Dorothy Gish in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944)
    James Brown and Gail Russell in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944)
    James Brown, Dorothy Gish, and Gail Russell in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944)
    Diana Lynn in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944)

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    Gail Russell
    Gail Russell
    • Cornelia Otis Skinneras Cornelia Otis Skinner
    Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn
    • Emily Kimbroughas Emily Kimbrough
    Charles Ruggles
    Charles Ruggles
    • Otis Skinneras Otis Skinner
    Dorothy Gish
    Dorothy Gish
    • Mrs. Skinneras Mrs. Skinner
    Beulah Bondi
    Beulah Bondi
    • Miss Hornas Miss Horn
    James Brown
    James Brown
    • Avery Mooreas Avery Moore
    Bill Edwards
    Bill Edwards
    • Tom Newhallas Tom Newhall
    Jean Heather
    Jean Heather
    • Frances Smithersas Frances Smithers
    Alma Kruger
    Alma Kruger
    • Mrs. Lambertonas Mrs. Lamberton
    Wilson Benge
    Wilson Benge
    • Deck Stewardas Deck Steward
    • (uncredited)
    Carmella Bergstrom
    • Girlas Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Eugene Borden
    • Coachmanas Coachman
    • (uncredited)
    Matthew Boulton
    Matthew Boulton
    • Ship's Officeras Ship's Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Lionel Braham
    Lionel Braham
    • Middle-Aged Englishmanas Middle-Aged Englishman
    • (uncredited)
    Edmund Breon
    Edmund Breon
    • Guideas Guide
    • (uncredited)
    Georgie Cooper
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Nell Craig
    Nell Craig
    • Mother of Little Girlas Mother of Little Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Roland Dupree
    Roland Dupree
    • Boy at Danceas Boy at Dance
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Lewis Allen
    • Writers
      • Sheridan Gibney(screenplay)
      • Cornelia Otis Skinner(from the novel by)
      • Emily Kimbrough(from the novel by)
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    In 1923, two young ladies depart unescorted for a tour of Europe, meeting two eligible men aboard ship. Their great naivity and efforts to seem grown-up lead them into many comic misadventures. —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
    • 1920s
    • episodic
    • puppy love
    • unescorted lady
    • naivety
    • 35 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • FROM THE GAY BEST-SELLER THAT STOLE AMERICA'S HEART! (original poster-all caps)
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough, on whose memoirs the film is based, worked on the script but were not credited.
    • Goofs
      Hairdos and costumes are in the style of the Forties, not the Twenties, the time in which the movie is set.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Lamberton: I never forget things.

      Miss Horn: How do you know, Ethel? People who forget things don't remember.

    • Connections
      Followed by Our Hearts Were Growing Up (1946)

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A delightful film for all ages.
    A charming comedy which unfortunately has not been released on video or DVD. Both Gail Russell and Diana Lynn give lovely performances. It is a shame Gail did so few comedies as she had a wonderful style for it. The sequel was not as good and that is a shame because it could have rivaled the Henry Aldrich series. The sequence with the "geezer" and the sequence where they are stuck on top of Notre Dame at night are hilarious. the last scene with Beulah Bondi on the ship sailing back home from Europe has a wonderful kicker for the end of the film. Paramount should release this on DVD. it is a lost treasure.
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    • Jul 28, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 2, 1944 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • När jag var ung i Paris
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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