Our Hearts Were Young and Gay_
"From the Gay Best-Seller that Stole America's Heart!"
In 1923, two young ladies depart, unescorted, for a tour of Europe. Their great naïvité and efforts to seem grown-up lead them into many comic misadventures.
Starring
Gail Russell, Diana Lynn, Charles Ruggles
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Our Hearts Were Young and Gay was released 82 years ago in 1944.
Overview
In 1923, two young ladies depart, unescorted, for a tour of Europe. Their great naïvité and efforts to seem grown-up lead them into many comic misadventures.
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 21m.
CAST (20)
Gail Russell
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Diana Lynn
Emily Kimbrough
Charles Ruggles
Mr. Otis Skinner
Dorothy Gish
Mrs. Skinner
Beulah Bondi
Miss Abigail Horn
James Brown
Avery Moore
Bill Edwards
Tom Newhall
Jean Heather
Frances Smithers
Alma Kruger
Mrs. Lamberton
Wilson Benge
Deck Steward (uncredited)
CB
Carmella Bergstrom
Girl (uncredited)
Eugene Borden
Coachman (uncredited)
Matthew Boulton
Ship’s Officer (uncredited)
Lionel Braham
Middle-Aged Englishman (uncredited)
Edmund Breon
Guide (uncredited)
Nell Craig
Mother of Little Girl (uncredited)
Roland Dupree
Boy at Dance (uncredited)
Frank Elliott
Doctor (uncredited)
BF
Betty Farrington
Woman (uncredited)
GF
Gerald Fielding
Deck Officer (uncredited)
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What is Our Hearts Were Young and Gay about?
In 1923, two young ladies depart, unescorted, for a tour of Europe. Their great naïvité and efforts to seem grown-up lead them into many comic misadventures.
How long is Our Hearts Were Young and Gay?
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay has a runtime of 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Who stars in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay?
The cast of Our Hearts Were Young and Gay includes Gail Russell, Diana Lynn, Charles Ruggles, Dorothy Gish, Beulah Bondi.
What is the rating of Our Hearts Were Young and Gay?
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy