Presenting Lily Mars (1943): Cast
Presenting Lily Mars is a 1943 romantic music film directed by Norman Taurog, starring Judy Garland as Lily Mars, Van Heflin and Fay Bainter. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Presenting Lily Mars About?
The premise of Presenting Lily Mars without spoilers.
Sing out the news! It’s a honey of a show! Starstruck Indiana small-town girl Lily is pestering theatrical producer John Thornway for a role but he is reluctant.
Presenting Lily Mars Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- damsel in distress
- deception
- desperation
- song
- singing
- reprisal
- retribution
- remorse
- grief
- regret
- trauma
- redemption
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- despair
- home in indiana
- turmoil
- confusion
- complications
- determination
- frustration
- orchestra leader
- singing twin sisters
- small town girl in big city
- small town girl
- aspiring actress
- new girl in town
- girl
- new york
- united states of america
- coming of age drama
- romantic comedy
- manhattan new york city
- times square manhattan new york city
- empire state building manhattan new york city
- theatrical producer
- singer
- show business
- rehearsal
- playwright
- party
- nightclub
- new york city
- mother son relationship
- milliner
- jealousy
- indiana
- hat
- family relationships
- doorknob
- dancer
- charwoman
Presenting Lily Mars Cast & Characters
Judy Garland leads the cast as Lily Mars, with Van Heflin as John Thornway and Fay Bainter as Mrs. Thornway. Directed by Norman Taurog; 71 actors are credited in all.
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Director Norman Taurog
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Judy Garland as Lily Mars -
Van Heflin as John Thornway - Fay Bainter as Mrs. Thornway
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Spring Byington as Mrs. Mars
Also Starring in Presenting Lily Mars
· 67 more- William Tannen Eugene Shepherd
- Carl M. Leviness Tired Man
- Jack Chefe Captain of Waiters
- Claire McDowell Dowager
- Barbara Bedford Assistant Boardinghouse Manager
- Bobby Barber Busboy
- Connie Gilchrist Frankie
- Alberto Morin Man
- Richard Carlson Owen Vail
- Helen Dickson Mrs. Schofield
- Leonid Kinskey Leo
- Almira Sessions Boardinghouse Manager
- Wanda Perry Girl at Party
- Pat West Bartender in Bar
- Frank Coghlan Jr. Elevator Boy
- Betty Blythe Dowager
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- Joe Yule Mike - Stage Doorman
- Wally Cassell Man
- Marilyn Maxwell Prissy - Showgirl
- Gus Schilling Scotty - Stage Manager
- Charles Meakin Mayor
- Charles Walters Lily's Dance Partner in Finale
- Frank Whitbeck Trailer Narrator (voice)
- Mabel Smaney Fat Woman
- Frances Rafferty Showgirl
- Al Murphy Waiter
- Lillian Yarbo Rosa - Isobel's Maid
- Lynne Carver Bonnie - Showgirl
- Bill Cartledge Dixie Brill - Jockey
- Henry Sylvester Professor Eggleston
- Virginia Engels Showgirl
- Annie Ross Rosie
- Tommy Dorsey Tommy Dorsey
- Harry Rosenthal Pianist
- Cliff Danielson Hotel Clerk
- Mary Elliott Woman
- Bob Crosby Bob Crosby
- Ray McDonald Charlie Potter
- Douglas Croft Davey
- Lyn Wilde Singer with Bob Crosby's Orchestra
- Abigail Adams Woman
- Janet Chapman Violet
- Virginia Gumm Showgirl
- Lee Wilde Singer with Bob Crosby's Orchestra
- Lew Payton Andrew - Mrs. Thornway's Butler
- Lee Murray Specialty Dancer
- Remington Olmsted Specialty Dancer
- Vicky Lane Gwen - Showgirl
- Patricia Barker Poppy
- Mártha Eggerth Isobel Rekay
- Bryn Davis Fat Woman
- Robert Cauterio Captain of Waiters
- Bill Dill Waiter
- Buddy Morrow Musician
- Ben Pollack Saxophonist in Bob Crosby's Orchestra
- Foncilla Adams Showgirl
- Ray Bauduc Drummer - Bob Crosby's Orchestra
- Judy Carol Singer on 'St. Louis Blues'
- Milton Chisholm Specialty Dancer
- Mary Alice Moore Script Girl
- Jack Vlaskin Specialty Dancer
- Eric Braunsteiner Specialty Dancer
- Pete Carpenter Clarinetist in Bob Crosby's Orchestra
- Max Herman Trumpeter in Bob Crosby's Orchestra
- Marcella Holmes Showgirl
- Gil Rodin Saxophonist in Bob Crosby's Orchestra
- Bruce Squires Trombonist in Bob Crosby's Orchestra
More from Norman Taurog
More films directed by Norman Taurog, best-rated first: The Wizard of Oz, Girl Crazy, Room for One More and Blue Hawaii.
Presenting Lily Mars Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Presenting Lily Mars.
Presenting Lily Mars Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Lily Mars Vedette” and “Bühne frei für Lily Mars”.
- Also known as
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- Lily Mars Vedette
- Bühne frei für Lily Mars
- 明星梦
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Presenting Lily Mars FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Presenting Lily Mars, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Presenting Lily Mars?
Presenting Lily Mars runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Presenting Lily Mars released?
Presenting Lily Mars was released on April 29, 1943.
Who directed Presenting Lily Mars?
Presenting Lily Mars was directed by Norman Taurog.
More films by Norman Taurog Who is in the cast of Presenting Lily Mars?
Presenting Lily Mars stars Judy Garland as Lily Mars, Van Heflin as John Thornway and Fay Bainter as Mrs. Thornway, among 71 credited actors.
Does Presenting Lily Mars have a post-credit scene?
No. Presenting Lily Mars has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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