

Yes, My Darling Daughter
1939-02-25 · 86 min · ★ 4.5
Ellen is a free spirited young woman in love with Doug. Sadly he must leave America for a two year job in Belgium. Ellen and Doug decide to spend their last weekend together in a tourist cabin at a rural lake. Her family is shocked that a young unmarried woman would engage in such amoral activity. The comic plot develops as Ellen argues her case for women's freedom and independence, trying to win over her mother, grandmother, and other dubious relatives.
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- Directors
- William Keighley
- Production companies
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Priscilla LaneEllen Murray
Jeffrey LynnDouglas Hall
Roland YoungTitus Jaywood
Fay BainterAnn Murray
May Robson'Granny' Whitman
Genevieve TobinConnie Nevins
Ian HunterLewis Murray
Robert HomansSergeant Murphy
Edward GarganPolice Officer
Spencer ChartersAngus Dibble
Clem BevansHenry - Baggage Man
John HarronBelga Line Steward
Grace HayleDibble's Customer
Vera LewisMrs. Dibble
John J. RichardsonHusband Leaving Train
George TobiasDock Worker
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