Hers to Hold_
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!
Starring
Deanna Durbin, Joseph Cotten, Charles Winninger
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Hers to Hold was released 83 years ago in 1943.
Overview
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-e...
Hers to Hold is a Drama, Music, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (20)
Deanna Durbin
Penelope “Penny” Craig
Joseph Cotten
Bill Morley
Charles Winninger
Judson Craig
Ludwig Stössel
Binns
Nella Walker
Dorothy Craig
Gus Schilling
Rosey Blake
Samuel S. Hinds
Dr. Crane
Evelyn Ankers
Flo Simpson
Fay Helm
Hannah Gordon
Iris Adrian
Arlene
Murray Alper
Smiley, the Foreman
Douglas Wood
Peter Cartwright
Minna Phillips
Mrs. Cartwright
Nydia Westman
Nurse Willing
Irving Bacon
Dr. Bacon
Alix Talton
Hazel
Teddy Infuhr
Joey
Ruth Lee
Miss Crawford
Spec O'Donnell
William Morley
Harry Tyler
Sailor Sam
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What is Hers to Hold 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!
How long is Hers to Hold?
Hers to Hold has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Hers to Hold?
The cast of Hers to Hold includes Deanna Durbin, Joseph Cotten, Charles Winninger, Ludwig Stössel, Nella Walker.
What is the rating of Hers to Hold?
Hers to Hold has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Music
Romance