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Information
- Year
- 1943
- Runtime
- 104 min.
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Genres
- Romance, Comedy, Musical
- Rating *
- 6.8
- Votes *
- 660
- Checks
- 113
- Favs
- 8
- Dislikes
- 0
- Favs/checks
- 7.1% (1:14)
- Favs/dislikes
- 8:0
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Siskoid
In one of Judy Garland's first "adult" roles (you know what I mean) as one the eponymous character of Presenting Lily Mars, she's initially matched to a Mickey Rooneyesque character, then migrates not only to stardom (Lily wants to be an actress), but to a love interest a dozen years her senior (the show's producer). It's like it's making a statement, Garland growing up to mature star status over the course of the picture. One of those 40s comedies with the fun banter and zany characters, it's very amusing and Garland is extremely charming. Surrounded by operatic singers, she further shines by contrasting her jazzier style, belting out songs in her deeper voice. Unfortunately, I don't buy the ending. The play that's being put on is at one point said to fizzle out at the end. Well, so does the movie. There's a crucial scene that should act as a pivot for Lily's career and life, but it's not convincing in the least. Jumping into a final number should blow the doors off their hinges, but it feels tacked on. It doesn't erase everything that went before, but it sure doesn't leave you satisfied. 1 year 8 months ago