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A 1934 rom-com where a workaholic gambles his heart—and his secretary cleans up the mess.
TMDB
80
IMDb
60

Blind Date (1934)

Pre-Code sassoffice romancegold-digger chaos

Overview

ComedyRomance

A young woman is torn between a wealthy suitor who wants her body and the honest young man who wants what's best for her.

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Content warning
wagerwork obsession
class anxietygendered laborauthentic connection vs. transactional love

Standout Aspects

Acting

Ann Sothern's pre-stardom spark outshines the male leads.

Production

Depression-era workplace details feel surprisingly lived-in.

Best for:Solo: Quick vintage escape when you need zero commitment.·Background: Charming enough to glance at, harmless enough to miss bits.
Roy William Neill

Director

Roy William Neill

ReleasedJul 20, 1934
Runtime1h 12m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Columbia Pictures

Top Cast

Ann Sothern

Ann Sothern

Kitty Taylor

Neil Hamilton

Neil Hamilton

Bob Hartwell

Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly

Bill Lowry

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Freddie Taylor

Jane Darwell

Jane Darwell

Ma Taylor

Geneva Mitchell

Geneva Mitchell

Dot

Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

Pa Taylor

Joan Gale

Joan Gale

Flora Taylor

Henry Kolker

Henry Kolker

J.W. Hartwell Sr.

Tyler Brooke

Tyler Brooke

Emory

Mary Forbes

Mary Forbes

Mrs. Hartwell

Billie Seward

Billie Seward

Barbara Hartwell

Harry Bowen

Harry Bowen

Milkman

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Ann Sothern's first leading role after years in chorus lines; MGM would soon make her a star.

Cultural

The 'efficiency expert' hero reflects 1930s anxieties about Taylorism invading even romantic life.

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