Take a Letter, Darling (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1942, Take a Letter, Darling is a comedy film directed by Mitchell Leisen, running about 92 minutes. “She Had Him Put in a Full Day's Work ... At Night!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A struggling painter takes a job as a secretary to a female advertising executive. While working to obtain an account from a tobacco company, they end up falling in love.
Who’s in it. Take a Letter, Darling stars Rosalind Russell as A.M. MacGregor, Fred MacMurray as Tom Verney, Macdonald Carey as Jonathan Caldwell and Constance Moore as Ethel Caldwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Take a Letter, Darling 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 Take a Letter, Darling page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take a Letter, Darling tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take a Letter, Darling (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Take a Letter, Darling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Take a Letter, Darling worth watching?
- Take a Letter, Darling holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Take a Letter, Darling?
- Take a Letter, Darling stars Rosalind Russell, Fred MacMurray, Macdonald Carey, Constance Moore and Robert Benchley.
- When was Take a Letter, Darling released?
- Take a Letter, Darling was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.