Spring Meeting is a romantic comedy film released in 1941, directed by Walter Lang. The movie stars a young Deanna Durbin as the rebellious, spirited Baby and Robert Cummings as her love interest, Tony. The film is set in rural Ireland and explores the tensions of class difference and love across social boundaries.
At the start of the movie, we meet the struggling mother-son duo, Tiny and Tony, who are living in poverty in London. In a desperate attempt to improve their financial situation, Tiny suggests they pay a visit to Sir Richard Furze, her former flame who now resides on a lavish estate in Ireland.
Once they arrive, Tiny is determined to secure a wealthy marriage for her son with Sir Richard's elder daughter, Joan, who is beautiful but snobbish and uninterested in Tony. Meanwhile, Tony is more taken with Baby, the younger, more spirited daughter who is not afraid to ruffle feathers and is often seen indulging in her love of animals.
As the story progresses, we see Tony and Baby's budding romance challenged by Sir Richard's disapproval of Tony's lower social status. Through a series of charming and comedic moments, the two lovers endeavor to find a way to bridge the gap between their different worlds and convince Sir Richard to accept their relationship.
In the end, Tiny and Tony realize that love is more important than money or social status, and Baby and Tony are united in their love for one another. The film ends on a sweet and hopeful note, with the lovers riding off into the Irish countryside on horseback.
