My Girl Tisa (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film
Released in 1948, My Girl Tisa is a drama film directed by Elliott Nugent, running about 95 minutes. “My Girl Tisa is a Sweetheart of a Picture” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 1905 was a period of heavy immigration from Europe to America before laws were passed restricting the flow of immigrants. Almost every character in this movie is a recent arrival. Tisa has been in America only four months, yet she is holding four jobs to save enough money to pay for her father's boat passage to America. She works in a garment factory in Greenwich Village owned by Mr. Grumbach, who is studying to pass his citizenship test. Denek, a brash young man, tries to help her but gets her into trouble and her deportation is ordered by an immigration judge.
Who’s in it. My Girl Tisa stars Lilli Palmer as Tisa Kepes, Sam Wanamaker as Mark Denek, Akim Tamiroff as Mr. Grumbach and Alan Hale as Dugan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Girl Tisa page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Girl Tisa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Girl Tisa (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Girl Tisa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in My Girl Tisa?
- My Girl Tisa stars Lilli Palmer, Sam Wanamaker, Akim Tamiroff, Alan Hale and Stella Adler.
- When was My Girl Tisa released?
- My Girl Tisa was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.