Poster of Presenting Lily Mars

Presenting Lily Mars

Plot: Starstruck Indiana small-town girl Lily is pestering theatrical producer John Thornway for a role but he is reluctant.
Release Date: Thursday, April 29 1943
80 years ago
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Portrait of Judy GarlandJudy Garland
Judy Garland was
20 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Lily Mars'.
Sat, Jun 10 1922 –
Sun, Jun 22 1969
Portrait of Van HeflinVan Heflin
Van Heflin was
32 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'John Thornway'.
Tue, Dec 13 1910 –
Fri, Jul 23 1971
Portrait of Fay BainterFay Bainter
Fay Bainter was
49 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Mrs. Thornway'.
Thu, Dec 07 1893 –
Tue, Apr 16 1968
Portrait of Richard CarlsonRichard Carlson
Richard Carlson was
30 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Owen Vail'.
Tue, Apr 30 1912 –
Sat, Nov 26 1977
Portrait of Spring ByingtonSpring Byington
Spring Byington was
56 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Mrs. Mars'.
Sat, Oct 16 1886 –
Tue, Sep 07 1971
Portrait of Connie GilchristConnie Gilchrist
Connie Gilchrist was
47 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Frankie'.
Tue, Jul 16 1895 –
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Portrait of Mártha EggerthMártha Eggerth
Mártha Eggerth was
31 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Isobel Rekay'.
Wed, Apr 17 1912 –
Thu, Dec 26 2013
Portrait of Douglas CroftDouglas Croft
Douglas Croft was
16 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Davey'.
Thu, Aug 12 1926 –
Thu, Oct 24 1963
Portrait of Leonid KinskeyLeonid Kinskey
Leonid Kinskey was
40 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Leo'.
Sat, Apr 18 1903 –
Tue, Sep 08 1998
Portrait of Patricia BarkerPatricia Barker
Patricia Barker was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Poppy'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Janet ChapmanJanet Chapman
Janet Chapman was
11 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Violet'.
Mon, Apr 18 1932
Portrait of Annie RossAnnie Ross
Annie Ross was
12 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Rosie'.
Sat, Jul 26 1930 –
Tue, Jul 21 2020
Portrait of Ray McDonaldRay McDonald
Ray McDonald was
22 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Charlie Potter'.
Sun, Jun 27 1920 –
Fri, Feb 20 1959
Portrait of Tommy DorseyTommy Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey was
37 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Tommy Dorsey'.
Sun, Nov 19 1905 –
Mon, Nov 26 1956
Portrait of Bob CrosbyBob Crosby
Bob Crosby was
29 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Bob Crosby'.
Sat, Aug 23 1913 –
Tue, Mar 09 1993
Portrait of Abigail AdamsAbigail Adams
Abigail Adams was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Woman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Foncilla AdamsFoncilla Adams
Foncilla Adams was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Showgirl'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bobby BarberBobby Barber
Bobby Barber was
48 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Busboy'.
Mon, Dec 17 1894 –
Mon, May 24 1976
Portrait of Ray BauducRay Bauduc
Ray Bauduc was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Drummer - Bob Crosby's Orchestra'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Barbara BedfordBarbara Bedford
Barbara Bedford was
39 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Assistant Boardinghouse Manager'.
Sun, Jul 19 1903 –
Sun, Oct 25 1981
Portrait of Betty BlytheBetty Blythe
Betty Blythe was
49 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Dowager'.
Thu, Aug 31 1893 –
Fri, Apr 07 1972
Portrait of Eric BraunsteinerEric Braunsteiner
Eric Braunsteiner was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Specialty Dancer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Judy CarolJudy Carol
Judy Carol was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Singer on 'St. Louis Blues''.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pete CarpenterPete Carpenter
Pete Carpenter was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Clarinetist in Bob Crosby's Orchestra'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill CartledgeBill Cartledge
Bill Cartledge was
28 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Dixie Brill - Jockey'.
Sun, Oct 04 1914 –
Fri, Jul 11 1975
Portrait of Lynne CarverLynne Carver
Lynne Carver was
26 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Bonnie - Showgirl'.
Wed, Sep 13 1916 –
Fri, Aug 12 1955
Portrait of Wally CassellWally Cassell
Wally Cassell was
31 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Man'.
Sat, Mar 02 1912 –
Thu, Apr 02 2015
Portrait of Robert CauterioRobert Cauterio
Robert Cauterio was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Captain of Waiters'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack ChefeJack Chefe
Jack Chefe was
49 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Captain of Waiters'.
Sun, Apr 01 1894 –
Mon, Dec 01 1975
Portrait of Milton ChisholmMilton Chisholm
Milton Chisholm was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Specialty Dancer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank Coghlan Jr.Frank Coghlan Jr.
Frank Coghlan Jr. was
27 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Elevator Boy'.
Wed, Mar 15 1916 –
Mon, Sep 07 2009
Portrait of Cliff DanielsonCliff Danielson
Cliff Danielson was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Hotel Clerk'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bryn DavisBryn Davis
Bryn Davis was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Fat Woman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Helen DicksonHelen Dickson
Helen Dickson was
50 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Mrs. Schofield'.
Sat, May 07 1892 –
Tue, May 08 1956
Portrait of Bill DillBill Dill
Bill Dill was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Waiter'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary ElliottMary Elliott
Mary Elliott was
25 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Woman'.
Thu, Oct 25 1917 –
Sun, Mar 05 2000
Portrait of Virginia EngelsVirginia Engels
Virginia Engels was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Showgirl'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Virginia GummVirginia Gumm
Virginia Gumm was
25 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Showgirl'.
Wed, Jul 04 1917 –
Thu, May 26 1977
Portrait of Max HermanMax Herman
Max Herman was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Trumpeter in Bob Crosby's Orchestra'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marcella HolmesMarcella Holmes
Marcella Holmes was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Showgirl'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vicky LaneVicky Lane
Vicky Lane was
17 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Gwen - Showgirl'.
Fri, Apr 23 1926 –
Mon, Aug 01 1983
Portrait of Carl M. LevinessCarl M. Leviness
Carl M. Leviness was
57 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Tired Man'.
Mon, Jul 06 1885 –
Thu, Oct 15 1964
Portrait of Marilyn MaxwellMarilyn Maxwell
Marilyn Maxwell was
21 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Prissy - Showgirl'.
Wed, Aug 03 1921 –
Mon, Mar 20 1972
Portrait of Claire McDowellClaire McDowell
Claire McDowell was
65 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Dowager'.
Wed, Oct 31 1877 –
Sun, Oct 23 1966
Portrait of Charles MeakinCharles Meakin
Charles Meakin was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Mayor'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary Alice MooreMary Alice Moore
Mary Alice Moore was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Script Girl'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alberto MorinAlberto Morin
Alberto Morin was
40 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Man'.
Fri, Dec 26 1902 –
Fri, Apr 07 1989
Portrait of Buddy MorrowBuddy Morrow
Buddy Morrow was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Musician'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Al MurphyAl Murphy
Al Murphy was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Waiter'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lee MurrayLee Murray
Lee Murray was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Specialty Dancer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Remington OlmstedRemington Olmsted
Remington Olmsted was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Specialty Dancer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lew PaytonLew Payton
Lew Payton was
68 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Andrew - Mrs. Thornway's Butler'.
Sat, Jun 27 1874 –
Sun, May 27 1945
Portrait of Wanda PerryWanda Perry
Wanda Perry was
25 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Girl at Party'.
Tue, Jul 24 1917 –
Sun, Feb 17 1985
Portrait of Ben PollackBen Pollack
Ben Pollack was
39 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Saxophonist in Bob Crosby's Orchestra'.
Mon, Jun 22 1903 –
Mon, Jun 07 1971
Portrait of Frances RaffertyFrances Rafferty
Frances Rafferty was
20 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Showgirl'.
Fri, Jun 16 1922 –
Sun, Apr 18 2004
Portrait of Gil RodinGil Rodin
Gil Rodin was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Saxophonist in Bob Crosby's Orchestra'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry RosenthalHarry Rosenthal
Harry Rosenthal was
49 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Pianist'.
Mon, May 15 1893 –
Sun, May 10 1953
Portrait of Gus SchillingGus Schilling
Gus Schilling was
34 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Scotty - Stage Manager'.
Sat, Jun 20 1908 –
Sun, Jun 16 1957
Portrait of Almira SessionsAlmira Sessions
Almira Sessions was
54 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Boardinghouse Manager'.
Sat, Sep 15 1888 –
Sat, Aug 03 1974
Portrait of Mabel SmaneyMabel Smaney
Mabel Smaney was
41 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Fat Woman'.
Sun, Feb 23 1902 –
Mon, Feb 12 1979
Portrait of Bruce SquiresBruce Squires
Bruce Squires was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Trombonist in Bob Crosby's Orchestra'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Henry SylvesterHenry Sylvester
Henry Sylvester was
61 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Professor Eggleston'.
Fri, Sep 02 1881 –
Thu, Jun 08 1961
Portrait of William TannenWilliam Tannen
William Tannen was
31 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Eugene Shepherd'.
Fri, Nov 17 1911 –
Thu, Dec 02 1976
Portrait of Jack VlaskinJack Vlaskin
Jack Vlaskin was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Specialty Dancer'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles WaltersCharles Walters
Charles Walters was
31 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Lily's Dance Partner in Finale'.
Wed, Nov 15 1911 –
Fri, Aug 13 1982
Portrait of Pat WestPat West
Pat West was
55 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Bartender in Bar'.
Thu, Apr 19 1888 –
Mon, Apr 10 1944
Portrait of Frank WhitbeckFrank Whitbeck
Frank Whitbeck was
60 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Trailer Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Jul 17 1882 –
Mon, Dec 23 1963
Portrait of Lee WildeLee Wilde
Lee Wilde was
20 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Singer with Bob Crosby's Orchestra'.
Tue, Oct 10 1922 –
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Portrait of Lyn WildeLyn Wilde
Lyn Wilde was
20 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Singer with Bob Crosby's Orchestra'.
Tue, Oct 10 1922 –
Sun, Sep 11 2016
Portrait of Lillian YarboLillian Yarbo
Lillian Yarbo was
>> in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Rosa - Isobel's Maid'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe YuleJoe Yule
Joe Yule was
50 in Presenting Lily Mars
as 'Mike - Stage Doorman'.
Sat, Apr 30 1892 –
Thu, Mar 30 1950

Crew

Portrait of Norman TaurogNorman Taurog
Director
Norman Taurog was
44 in Presenting Lily Mars
Thu, Feb 23 1899 –
Tue, Apr 07 1981
Portrait of Joseph RuttenbergJoseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
Joseph Ruttenberg was
53 in Presenting Lily Mars
Thu, Jul 04 1889 –
Sun, May 01 1983
Portrait of Richard ConnellRichard Connell
Screenplay
Richard Connell was
49 in Presenting Lily Mars
Tue, Oct 17 1893 –
Sat, Nov 12 1949
Portrait of Gladys LehmanGladys Lehman
Screenplay
Gladys Lehman was
51 in Presenting Lily Mars
Sun, Jan 24 1892 –
Wed, Apr 07 1993
Portrait of Joe PasternakJoe Pasternak
Producer
Joe Pasternak was
41 in Presenting Lily Mars
Thu, Sep 19 1901 –
Fri, Sep 13 1991
Portrait of Albert AkstAlbert Akst
Editor
Albert Akst was
43 in Presenting Lily Mars
Thu, Aug 31 1899 –
Sat, Apr 19 1958
Portrait of Cedric GibbonsCedric Gibbons
Art Direction
Cedric Gibbons was
50 in Presenting Lily Mars
Thu, Mar 23 1893 –
Tue, Jul 26 1960
Portrait of Edwin B. WillisEdwin B. Willis
Set Decoration
Edwin B. Willis was
50 in Presenting Lily Mars
Fri, Jan 27 1893 –
Tue, Nov 26 1963
Portrait of Howard ShoupHoward Shoup
Costume Design
Howard Shoup was
39 in Presenting Lily Mars
Sat, Aug 29 1903 –
Fri, May 29 1987
Portrait of Booth TarkingtonBooth Tarkington
Novel
Booth Tarkington was
73 in Presenting Lily Mars
Thu, Jul 29 1869 –
Sun, May 19 1946