Mary Lou
"From Airline Hostess To Hot-Spot Songstress!"
Originally released in 1948. Mary Lou is a music film. directed by George Abbott. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Lowery, Joan Barton, and Glenda Farrell
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 1948
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Lowery
as Steve Roberts
Joan Barton
as Ann Parker, aka Mary Lou
Glenda Farrell
as Winnie Winford
Frank Jenks
as Mike Connors
Thelma White
as Eve Summers
Abigail Adams
as First Mary Lou
Chester Clute
as Cheever Chesney
Emmett Vogan
as Murray Harris
Pierre Watkin
as Airline President
Charles Jordan
as Mortimer Cripps
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Lou about?
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 t...
Who directed Mary Lou?
Mary Lou was directed by George Abbott.
How long is Mary Lou?
Mary Lou has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Mary Lou released?
Mary Lou was released on January 23, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mary Lou?
The main cast of Mary Lou includes Robert Lowery, Joan Barton, Glenda Farrell, Frank Jenks, Thelma White.