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Mary Lou

1948·Movie
1h 5min

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension4

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Show business

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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From Airline Hostess To Hot-Spot Songstress!

Airline hostess Ann Parker is fired for being undignified when she sang to calm the passengers during a storm. Mike Connors, publicity man for Frankie Carle's orchestra, invites her to try out as the band's vocalist since the regular singer, Mary Lou, had just quit the band on the eve of an engagement at a swanky New York night club. Encouraged by her boyfriend, Steve Roberts, Ann lands the job and assumes the name of "Mary Lou", a trademark almost for Frankie Carle singers. But the departed Mary Lou shows up and threatens to sue if she is not rehired. Ann returns to her former job. Meanwhile, Steve locates the woman who was the original Mary Lou with the band, and urges Mike to keep the current Mary Lou off the bandstand until he can return with Ann.
Big Band EraShowbiz RomanceSinger's JourneyIdentity CrisisMusical NumbersIntrigueUptempoTrademark Dispute

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Is Mary Lou worth watching?

66
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Mary Lou?

1 h 5 min

Mary Lou runs 1 h 5 min.

What language is Mary Lou in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.