''Blind Date'' is a 1934 American
drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super ...
directed by Roy William Neill and starring
Ann Sothern
Ann Sothern (born Harriette Arlene Lake; January 22, 1909 – March 15, 2001) was an American actress who worked on stage, radio, film, and television, in a career that spanned nearly six decades. Sothern began her career in the late 1920 ...
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Neil Hamilton, and
Paul Kelly.
Plot
Kitty (
Ann Sothern
Ann Sothern (born Harriette Arlene Lake; January 22, 1909 – March 15, 2001) was an American actress who worked on stage, radio, film, and television, in a career that spanned nearly six decades. Sothern began her career in the late 1920 ...
), is a hardworking switchboard operator who is engaged to auto mechanic Bill (
Paul Kelly). When Bill opens his own garage, the demands of running his own business soon take a toll on his relationship with Kitty. Frustrated, Kitty agrees to go on a blind date with Bob (
Neil Hamilton), the wealthy son of a department store titan. When sparks fly, Kitty is soon forced to make a difficult choice between the two men.
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Cast
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Ann Sothern
Ann Sothern (born Harriette Arlene Lake; January 22, 1909 – March 15, 2001) was an American actress who worked on stage, radio, film, and television, in a career that spanned nearly six decades. Sothern began her career in the late 1920 ...
as Kitty Taylor
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Neil Hamilton as Bob Hartwell
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Paul Kelly as Bill Lowry
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Jane Darwell
Jane Darwell (born Patti Woodard; October 15, 1879 – August 13, 1967) was an American actress of stage, film, and television. With appearances in more than 100 major movies spanning half a century, Darwell is perhaps best remembered for her p ...
as Ma Taylor
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Spencer Charters
Spencer Charters (March 25, 1875 – January 25, 1943) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 220 films between 1920 and 1943, mostly in small supporting roles.
Biography
Charters was born in Duncannon, Pennsylvania. Until ...
as Charlie
aTaylor
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Joan Gale
Joan Gale, born Lorraine Gilmartin, (September 13, 1912 – June 11, 1998) was a vaudeville performer as part of the Gale Sisters and a film actress. She was the twin sister of Jean Gale and performed with a second set of twin sisters (June Gal ...
as Flora Taylor
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Mickey Rooney as Freddie Taylor
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Geneva Mitchell
Geneva Doris Mitchell (February 3, 1908 – March 10, 1949) was an American actress. After beginning her entertainment career as a chorus girl at the age of twelve, she became more well known for her roles in several Hollywood films.
Earl ...
as Dot
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Henry Kolker
Joseph Henry Kolker (November 13, 1874 ome sources 1870– July 15, 1947) was an American stage and film actor and director.
Early years
Kolker was born in Quincy, Illinois.
Career
Kolker, like fellow actors Richard Bennett and Robert Wa ...
as J. W. Hartwell, Sr.
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Tyler Brooke
Tyler Brooke (born Victor Hugo de Bierre, June 6, 1886 – March 2, 1943) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 90 films between 1915 and 1943. He was born in New York, New York and died in Los Angeles, California by committi ...
as Emory
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Billie Seward
Billie Seward (born Rita Ann Seward; October 23, 1912 – March 20, 1982) was a 1930s motion picture actress from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Film actress
Seward performed with Lou Holtz at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel Gold Room in Decembe ...
as Barbara Hartwell
References
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1934 films
American black-and-white films
Films based on American novels
1934 romantic drama films
Columbia Pictures films
American romantic drama films
Films directed by Roy William Neill
1930s English-language films
1930s American films
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