

Lilly Turner
Synopsis
One woman faces many trials on the road to romance after unwittingly marrying a bigamist, then a carnival barker, and then falling for a young engineer.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ruth Chatterton
Lilly 'Queenie' Turner Dixon
George Brent
Bob Chandler
Frank McHugh
David 'Dave' Dixon
Guy Kibbee
Doc Peter McGill
Robert Barrat
Fritz 'Heinie'
Ruth Donnelly
Edna Yokum
Marjorie Gateson
Mrs. Bessie 'Ma' McGill
Gordon Westcott
Rex Durkee
Arthur Vinton
Sam Waxman
Grant Mitchell
Dr. Hawley
Margaret Seddon
Mrs. Turner
Mae Busch
Hazel
Irving Bacon
Earle Yokum (uncredited)
Jack Baxley
Man in Carnival Audience (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Man in Carnival Audience (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Diner Counterman (uncredited)
Frank Darien
Hotel Porter (uncredited)
Gordon De Main
Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Markey, Kathryn Scola
- Original Title
- Lilly Turner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Gene Markey, Kathryn Scola, Philip Dunning, George Abbott
James Van Trees
James Gibbon
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Gene Markey
Screenplay
Kathryn Scola
Screenplay
James Gibbon
Editor
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lilly Turner.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lilly Turner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lilly Turner about?
One woman faces many trials on the road to romance after unwittingly marrying a bigamist, then a carnival barker, and then falling for a young engineer.
Who directed Lilly Turner?
Lilly Turner was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Lilly Turner?
The principal cast of Lilly Turner includes Ruth Chatterton, George Brent, Frank McHugh, Guy Kibbee, Robert Barrat.
When was Lilly Turner released and how long is it?
Lilly Turner was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.




















