Mary of the Movies
“WITH 40 FAMOUS MOTION PICTURE STARS”
Synopsis
Mary's kid brother needs an operation and, in order to pay for it, Mary goes to a Hollywood studio and applies for a job as an actress. Mary is given a job as a waitress in the commissary, and gets to meet 40 actors, actresses and directors, none of whom tip big enough to enable Mary to earn enough money to pay for an operation. Will Mary become an actress and make some big money?
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Marion Mack
Mary
Florence Lee
Mary's Mother
Mary Kane
Mary's Sister
Raymond Cannon
Oswald Tate
Rosemary Cooper
Jane
Harry Cornelli
'Lait' Mayle
Francis McDonald
James Seiler
Jack Perrin
Jack
John Geough
Reel S. Tate
John McDermott
The Director
Ray Hanford
The Old Man
Creighton Hale
The Boy
Henry A. Barrows
Secondary Role
Bessie Love
Herself (uncredited)
Zasu Pitts
Zasu Pitts (uncredited)
Anna May Wong
Anna May Wong (uncredited)
David Butler
David Butler (uncredited)
Marjorie Daw
Marjorie Daw (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John McDermott
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Mack, Louis Lewyn
- Original Title
- Mary of the Movies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John McDermott
Marion Mack, Louis Lewyn
Department Leadership Roster
John McDermott
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mary of the Movies
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What is Mary of the Movies about?
Mary's kid brother needs an operation and, in order to pay for it, Mary goes to a Hollywood studio and applies for a job as an actress. Mary is given a job as a waitress in the commissary, and gets to meet 40 actors, actresses and directors, none of whom tip big enough to enable Mary to earn enough money to pay for an operation. Will Mary become an actress and make some big money?
Who directed Mary of the Movies?
Mary of the Movies was directed by John McDermott.
Who stars in Mary of the Movies?
The principal cast of Mary of the Movies includes Marion Mack, Florence Lee, Mary Kane, Raymond Cannon, Rosemary Cooper.
When was Mary of the Movies released and how long is it?
Mary of the Movies was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 57m.