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Mary of the Movies

192357mJohn McDermott
IMDb 6.1

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"WITH 40 FAMOUS MOTION PICTURE STARS"

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?

DramaRomance
Silent FilmSemi Autobiographical

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What is Mary of the Movies (1923) 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 stars in Mary of the Movies?

Mary of the Movies stars Marion Mack (Mary), Florence Lee (Mary's Mother), Mary Kane (Mary's Sister), Raymond Cannon (Oswald Tate), Rosemary Cooper (Jane). The film was directed by John McDermott.

How long is Mary of the Movies?

Mary of the Movies has a runtime of 57 min and premiered in 1923.

Is Mary of the Movies worth watching?

Mary of the Movies holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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