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Still from Presenting Lily Mars — Presenting Lily Mars (1943) — Norman TaurogPhotographed by Joseph Ruttenberg

Poster for Presenting Lily Mars

Norman Taurog

Presenting Lily Mars

English / 1943 / 1h 44m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.41/5·1.2K ratings·362 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Starstruck Indiana small-town girl Lily is pestering theatrical producer John Thornway for a role but he is reluctant.

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Position 59
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100 Years of Judy Garland
Position 5

Credits

Crew

DirectorNorman Taurog

WriterGladys Lehman, Richard Connell

CinematographerJoseph Ruttenberg

Composer

EditorAlbert Akst

ProducerJoe Pasternak

Cast

Judy Garlandas Lily Mars

Van Heflinas John Thornway

Fay Bainteras Mrs. Thornway

Richard Carlsonas Owen Vail

Spring Byingtonas Mrs. Mars

Connie Gilchristas Frankie

Mártha Eggerthas Isobel Rekay

Douglas Croftas Davey

Leonid Kinskeyas Leo

Patricia Barkeras Poppy

Janet Chapmanas Violet

Annie Rossas Rosie

Ray McDonaldas Charlie Potter

Tommy Dorseyas Tommy Dorsey

Bob Crosbyas Bob Crosby

Abigail Adamsas Woman

Foncilla Adamsas Showgirl

Bobby Barberas Busboy

Ray Bauducas Drummer - Bob Crosby's Orchestra

Barbara Bedfordas Assistant Boardinghouse Manager

Presenting Lily Mars (1943) | Criteria