Hers to Hold (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1943, Hers to Hold is a drama, romance and music film directed by Frank Ryan, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Deanna Durbin is all grown up in Hers to Hold, the unofficial sequel to her "Three Smart Girls" films of the 1930s. Durbin plays Penelope Craig, the starry-eyed daughter of wealthy Judson and Dorothy Craig (Charles Winninger, Nella Walker). Developing a crush on much-older playboy Bill Morley (Joseph Cotton), Penelope stops at nothing to land the elusive Morley as her husband. Highlights include Durbin's renditions of "Begin the Beguine" and the "Seguidilla" from Carmen, and a captivating sequence that includes highlights from Durbin's earlier films, presented as home movies!
Who’s in it. Hers to Hold stars Deanna Durbin as Penelope “Penny” Craig, Joseph Cotten as Bill Morley, Charles Winninger as Judson Craig and Ludwig Stössel as Binns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hers to Hold has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hers to Hold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hers to Hold tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hers to Hold (1943)?
- In US, Hers to Hold is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hers to Hold worth watching?
- Hers to Hold holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hers to Hold?
- Hers to Hold stars Deanna Durbin, Joseph Cotten, Charles Winninger, Ludwig Stössel and Nella Walker.
- When was Hers to Hold released?
- Hers to Hold was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.