My Girl Tisa
“My Girl Tisa is a Sweetheart of a Picture”
Synopsis
1905 was a period of heavy immigration from Europe to America before laws were passed restricting the flow of immigrants. Almost every character in this movie is a recent arrival. Tisa has been in America only four months, yet she is holding four jobs to save enough money to pay for her father's boat passage to America. She works in a garment factory in Greenwich Village owned by Mr. Grumbach, who is studying to pass his citizenship test. Denek, a brash young man, tries to help her but gets her into trouble and her deportation is ordered by an immigration judge.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Lilli Palmer
Tisa Kepes
Sam Wanamaker
Mark Denek
Akim Tamiroff
Mr. Grumbach
Alan Hale
Dugan
Stella Adler
Mrs. Faludi
Hugo Haas
Tescu
Gale Robbins
Jenny Kepes
Benny Baker
Herman
Sumner Getchell
Georgie
Sid Tomack
BinkaBinka
John Qualen
Svenson
Tom Dillon
Riley
Sidney Blackmer
Theodore Roosevelt
Fritz Feld
Prof. Tabor
John Banner
Otto
Max Barwyn
Boarder
Hobart Cavanaugh
Sigmund
Martin Berliner
Felix (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Nugent
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucille S. Prumbs, Sara B. Smith, Allen Boretz
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- My Girl Tisa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Nugent
Lucille S. Prumbs, Sara B. Smith, Allen Boretz
Max Steiner
Ernest Haller
Christian Nyby
Milton Sperling
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Christian Nyby
Editor
Leah Rhodes
Costume Design
Elliott Nugent
Director
Allen Boretz
Writer
Milton Sperling
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for My Girl Tisa.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring My Girl Tisa.
list11
Similar Titles to My Girl Tisa
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.6
8.2
4.0
7.4
7.1
7.3
5.5
7.9
7.1
8.3
6.0
7.8
5.6
6.5
7.1
6.8
6.3
More Like My Girl Tisa
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About My Girl Tisa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Girl Tisa about?
1905 was a period of heavy immigration from Europe to America before laws were passed restricting the flow of immigrants. Almost every character in this movie is a recent arrival. Tisa has been in America only four months, yet she is holding four jobs to save enough money to pay for her father's boat passage to America. She works in a garment factory in Greenwich Village owned by Mr. Grumbach, who is studying to pass his citizenship test. Denek, a brash young man, tries to help her but gets her into trouble and her deportation is ordered by an immigration judge.
Who directed My Girl Tisa?
My Girl Tisa was directed by Elliott Nugent.
Who stars in My Girl Tisa?
The principal cast of My Girl Tisa includes Lilli Palmer, Sam Wanamaker, Akim Tamiroff, Alan Hale, Stella Adler.
When was My Girl Tisa released and how long is it?
My Girl Tisa was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for My Girl Tisa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Girl Tisa was composed by Max Steiner.
Is My Girl Tisa based on a book or true story?
My Girl Tisa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lucille S. Prumbs", Novel: "Sara B. Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Girl Tisa?
My Girl Tisa holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).