Mary Lou
“From Airline Hostess To Hot-Spot Songstress!”
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.
Top Cast
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Robert Lowery
Steve Roberts
Joan Barton
Ann Parker, aka Mary Lou
Glenda Farrell
Winnie Winford
Frank Jenks
Mike Connors
Thelma White
Eve Summers
Abigail Adams
First Mary Lou
Chester Clute
Cheever Chesney
Emmett Vogan
Murray Harris
Pierre Watkin
Airline President
Charles Jordan
Mortimer Cripps
Frankie Carle
Band Leader Frankie Carle (as Frankie Carle and His Piano)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Abbott
- Screenplay & Story
- M. Coates Webster
- Original Title
- Mary Lou
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Abbott
M. Coates Webster, George Abbott
Department Leadership Roster
George Abbott
Director
M. Coates Webster
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mary Lou
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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 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.
Who directed Mary Lou?
Mary Lou was directed by George Abbott.
Who stars in Mary Lou?
The principal cast of Mary Lou includes Robert Lowery, Joan Barton, Glenda Farrell, Frank Jenks, Thelma White.
When was Mary Lou released and how long is it?
Mary Lou was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.