A Likely Story
“Lady, your intentions are showing!”
Synopsis
A shell-shocked young GI mistakenly believes he is dying, and a young artist takes it upon herself to prove to him that he's not.
Top Cast
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Bill Williams
Bill
Barbara Hale
Vicki
Lanny Rees
Jamie
Sam Levene
Louie
Dan Tobin
Phil Bright
Nestor Paiva
Tiny
Max Willenz
Mr. Slepoff
Henry Kulky
Tremendo
Robin Raymond
Ticket Girl
Mary Young
Little Old Lady
Fred Aldrich
Man in Tiny's Place (uncredited)
Jack Arkin
Photographer (uncredited)
Jessie Arnold
Landlady (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Gym Attendant (uncredited)
Chester Clute
Doctor Brown (uncredited)
Hal Craig
Photographer (uncredited)
Dorothy Curtis
Nurse (uncredited)
Max Cutler
Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. C. Potter
- Screenplay & Story
- Bess Boyle
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- A Likely Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. C. Potter
Bess Boyle, Bess Taffel
Leigh Harline
J. Roy Hunt
Harry Marker
Richard H. Berger, Jack J. Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Richard H. Berger
Producer
Harry Marker
Editor
Bess Taffel
Writer
Renié
Costume Design
Bess Boyle
Screenplay
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
H. C. Potter
Director
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 A Likely Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Likely Story about?
A shell-shocked young GI mistakenly believes he is dying, and a young artist takes it upon herself to prove to him that he's not.
Who directed A Likely Story?
A Likely Story was directed by H. C. Potter.
Who stars in A Likely Story?
The principal cast of A Likely Story includes Bill Williams, Barbara Hale, Lanny Rees, Sam Levene, Dan Tobin.
When was A Likely Story released and how long is it?
A Likely Story was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for A Likely Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Likely Story was composed by Leigh Harline.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Likely Story?
A Likely Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).