Presenting Lily Mars (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1943, Presenting Lily Mars is a romance and music film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 104 minutes. “Sing out the news! It's a honey of a show!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Starstruck Indiana small-town girl Lily is pestering theatrical producer John Thornway for a role but he is reluctant.
Who’s in it. Presenting Lily Mars stars Judy Garland as Lily Mars, Van Heflin as John Thornway, Fay Bainter as Mrs. Thornway and Richard Carlson as Owen Vail, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Presenting Lily Mars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Presenting Lily Mars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Presenting Lily Mars tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Presenting Lily Mars (1943)?
- In US, Presenting Lily Mars is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Presenting Lily Mars worth watching?
- Presenting Lily Mars holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Presenting Lily Mars?
- Presenting Lily Mars stars Judy Garland, Van Heflin, Fay Bainter, Richard Carlson and Spring Byington.
- When was Presenting Lily Mars released?
- Presenting Lily Mars was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.