That Hagen Girl (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 1947, That Hagen Girl is a drama film directed by Peter Godfrey, running about 83 minutes. “Haunted by the whispers of an indiscretion she was too innocent to understand!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mary Hagen lives in a small town in Ohio and goes to Jordon Junior College. For years, there has been whispers, rumors and gossip about who are her real parents. When Tom Bates returns to town, he takes over the house and practice that Judge Merrivale left him when he died. As Tom has been away a number of years, this leads to more gossip and Mary believes that he is her father. The popular and rich Ken loves Mary, but his family and friends constantly remind him that she is 'not one of us'. Julia, a teacher at school encourages Mary but Mary cannot get a break in anything she does, or is accused of doing. Tom knows the answer to her true identity, and he is silent.
Who’s in it. That Hagen Girl stars Ronald Reagan as Tom Bates, Shirley Temple as Mary Hagen, Rory Calhoun as Ken Freneau and Lois Maxwell as Julia Kane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, That Hagen Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch That Hagen Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of That Hagen Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That Hagen Girl (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for That Hagen Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is That Hagen Girl worth watching?
- That Hagen Girl holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in That Hagen Girl?
- That Hagen Girl stars Ronald Reagan, Shirley Temple, Rory Calhoun, Lois Maxwell and Dorothy Peterson.
- When was That Hagen Girl released?
- That Hagen Girl was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.
