John Loves Mary
“The Stage Smash on the Screen With All Its Blushes!”
Synopsis
After four long years apart, there are so many things returning World War II soldier John Lawrence wants to tell his sweetheart, Mary McKinley. That he loves her. That he's missed her. And that he's married.
Top Cast
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Ronald Reagan
John Lawrence
Patricia Neal
Mary McKinley
Jack Carson
Fred Taylor
Edward Arnold
Sen. James McKinley
Wayne Morris
Lt. Victor O'Leary
Virginia Field
Lilly Herbish
Katharine Alexander
Phyllis McKinley
Paul Harvey
Gen. Biddle
Ernest Cossart
Oscar Dugan
Irving Bacon
George Beachwood
Bess Flowers
Patron at Pelican Club
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Phoebe Ephron, Norman Krasna, Henry Ephron
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- John Loves Mary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
Phoebe Ephron, Norman Krasna, Henry Ephron
David Buttolph
J. Peverell Marley
Irene Morra
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
David Butler
Director
Phoebe Ephron
Writer
Henry Ephron
Writer
Jerry Wald
Producer
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Irene Morra
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About John Loves Mary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is John Loves Mary about?
After four long years apart, there are so many things returning World War II soldier John Lawrence wants to tell his sweetheart, Mary McKinley. That he loves her. That he's missed her. And that he's married.
Who directed John Loves Mary?
John Loves Mary was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in John Loves Mary?
The principal cast of John Loves Mary includes Ronald Reagan, Patricia Neal, Jack Carson, Edward Arnold, Wayne Morris.
When was John Loves Mary released and how long is it?
John Loves Mary was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for John Loves Mary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Loves Mary was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for John Loves Mary?
John Loves Mary holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).