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Presenting Lily Mars

1943, Movie, NR, 104 mins

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Judy Garland was 19 when pressed into service for this adaptation of Booth Tarkington's novel, originally purchased by MGM as an intended dramatic vehicle for Lana Turner. When the script turned out to be lighthearted, however, Garland was given the role of Lily Mars, a resident of a tiny Indiana town. Broadway producer John Thornway (Van Heflin) visits the town and Lily won't leave him alone until he agrees to take her to New York. He gives her a job in his new show and she... read more leave a comment
Year: 1943
Rated NR

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Cast
Judy Garland: Lily Mars
Van Heflin: John Thornway
Fay Bainter: Mrs. Thornway
Richard Carlson: Owen Vail
Spring Byington: Mrs. Mars
Marta Eggerth: Isobel Rekay

 

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