Travel back to the carefree days of the Roaring Twenties with Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944), a delightful Paramount Pictures romantic comedy starring Diana Lynn, Gail Russell, Charles Ruggles and Dorothy Gish. Directed by Lewis Allen, this charming film follows two adventurous young women on an unforgettable European vacation.

Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944) Diana Lynn Gail Russell Classic Comedy DVD

FEATURES

• Classic 1944 Hollywood Romantic Comedy


• Starring Diana Lynn


• Starring Gail Russell


• Featuring Charles Ruggles


• Featuring Dorothy Gish


• Featuring Beulah Bondi


• Featuring James Brown and Bill Edwards


• Directed by Lewis Allen


• Set During the Roaring Twenties


• Romance, Friendship and European Adventure


• Based on a Popular Autobiographical Book


• Paramount Pictures Production


• With Cover Art

STORY SUMMARY

In 1923, two spirited young friends, Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough, dream of experiencing the excitement and romance of Europe.

When Cornelia learns that her longtime crush, Avery Moore, is traveling overseas, she and Emily persuade their families to allow them to make the journey without a chaperone.

Aboard their transatlantic ship, Cornelia finally attracts Avery's attention, while Emily meets a handsome young doctor named Tom Newhall. What begins as a thrilling adventure soon becomes a series of romantic misunderstandings and hilarious complications.

Once they reach Europe, the girls discover that traveling independently is not quite as simple as they imagined. Unexpected illnesses, embarrassing situations and family surprises continually threaten their plans.

Inspired by the real-life adventures of Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay is a warmhearted comedy celebrating friendship, youthful independence and first love.

GENRE

Genre: Movie

Subgenre: Comedy / Romance / Adventure / Coming-of-Age / Period Comedy / Classic Hollywood

ACTORS

Diana Lynn

Gail Russell

Charles Ruggles

Dorothy Gish

Beulah Bondi

James Brown

Bill Edwards

Jean Heather

Alma Kruger

Helen Freeman

DIRECTOR

Lewis Allen

FILM INFORMATION

Title: Our Hearts Were Young and Gay

Year: 1944

Director: Lewis Allen

Screenplay: Sheridan Gibney

Based On: Our Hearts Were Young and Gay by Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough

Executive Producer: B. G. DeSylva

Associate Producer: Sheridan Gibney

Stars: Diana Lynn, Gail Russell, Charles Ruggles and Dorothy Gish

Music: Werner R. Heymann

Cinematography: Theodor Sparkuhl

Film Editing: Paul Weatherwax and Robert L. Swanson

Production Company: Paramount Pictures

Runtime: Approximately 81 Minutes

Country: United States

Language: English

DVD SPECS

Media: DVD-R

Video: NTSC

Region: Region 0

Language: English

Presentation: Black & White

Original Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1

Audio: English Mono

Original Film Runtime: Approximately 81 Minutes

Artwork: With Cover Art

Compatibility: Please confirm your DVD player supports NTSC DVD-R.

DID YOU KNOW?

• The movie is based on the real-life adventures of Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough.


• The original autobiographical book was published in 1942.


• Gail Russell plays Cornelia Otis Skinner.


• Diana Lynn plays Emily Kimbrough.


• Charles Ruggles portrays famous stage actor Otis Skinner.


• Silent-film star Dorothy Gish plays Cornelia's mother.


• Emily Kimbrough served as a technical adviser and appeared briefly in the movie.


• Katharine Hepburn was reportedly considered for the role of Cornelia.


• The college dance sequences were filmed at the Los Angeles YMCA gymnasium.


• The film was followed by Our Hearts Were Growing Up (1946).

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PUBLIC DOMAIN RESEARCH

Our Hearts Were Young and Gay was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures. AFI records a copyright registration dated September 1, 1944, registration number LP12955.

Current copyright and distribution status should be independently verified before commercial reproduction or distribution. Rights involving the original film, underlying book, specific transfers, restorations and artwork should also be researched separately.