Hold That Kiss

1938
Approved
1h 19m

IMDb RATING

6.2/10

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Maureen O'Sullivan, Mickey Rooney, and Dennis O'Keefe in Hold That Kiss (1938)

June Evans, clothing model, and Tommy Bradford, travel agent, both dream of being rich. When they meet at millionaire, J. Westley Piermont's daughter's wedding, they both assume each other is wealthy. Each being there to do errands. Piermont having a very poor memory unknowingly helps June and Tommy confirm their lies. The two begin to date, resulting in each other trying to outdo the other. But both have no money.

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Romantic Comedy Comedy Romance

A man and woman meet under the assumption that the other has money, and neither of them does.A man and woman meet under the assumption that the other has money, and neither of them does.A man and woman meet under the assumption that the other has money, and neither of them does.

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IMDb RATING

6.2/10

280

YOUR RATING

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Al
(as Edward S. Brophy)

Fay Holden

Mrs. Evans

Frank Albertson

Steve Evans

Phillip Terry

Ted Evans

Ruth Hussey

Nadine Piermont

Barnett Parker

Maurice

Ernie Alexander

Mickey - Maurice's Chauffeur
(uncredited)

William 'Billy' Benedict

Boy Delivering Suit
(uncredited)

Evelyn Beresford

Mrs. Thornley
(uncredited)

Betty Blythe

Wedding Guest at Piermont's
(uncredited)

Rand Brooks

Guitar Player in Band
(uncredited)

Buck

Blotto
(uncredited)

Leonard Carey

Gibley - Piermont's Butler
(uncredited)

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Trivia
Fay Holden, who plays Mickey Rooney's mother in this film, played Mrs. Hardy, the mother of Andy (Micky Rooney) in 15 of the 16 Andy Hardy movies.

Quotes
Steven 'Steve' Evans: Hey, Aunt Lucy, how'd you like to pick up a few extra bucks?
Aunt Lucy McCaffey: On a horse, I suppose.
Steven 'Steve' Evans: Yeah.
Aunt Lucy McCaffey: Awww.
[waves her hand]
Steven 'Steve' Evans: But this one's different.
Aunt Lucy McCaffey: What does he do, run backwards?

Connections
References The Good Earth (1937)

Soundtracks
China Boy
Written by Phil Boutelje and Dick Winfree
Played by Chick's combo during the dinner

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Featured review

8/10

Enjoyable Romantic Comedy

This charming comedy revolves around as case of mistaken identity, which is not a novel idea, but it feels fresh in the hands of Director Edwin L. Marin, who keeps things moving. And the script is cleverly written.

A strong cast pulls laughs from the story at every turn. I especially enjoyed Maureen O'Sullivan and Mickey Rooney. I wish they had a few more scenes together, highlighting their sibling quarrels.

Dennis O'Keefe plays the boyfriend to O'Sullivan, and they are a good romantic match, especially when played for laughs, as in this film.