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Cast
Julie Pope
as Nelly Don
Tim Ahlenius
as US Sen. James A. Reed
T. Eric Morris
as Paul Donnelly
Mark Sepulveda
as Johnny Lazia
Kirsten Myers
as Mildred (Donnette)
Brooke Myers
as Beulah (Donnette)
Amy Hurrelbrink
as Tinker (Donnette)
Courtney Ellis
as Kathryn (Donnette)
Jeffrey Robertson
as George Blair
Kelsie Clark Massey
as Hilda (Donnette)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2023
Runtime1h 51m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresDrama, Music, History
Votes2
DirectorTerence Michael O'Malley
WritersTerence Michael O'Malley
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsNelly Don the Musical Movie
About Nelly Don the Musical Movie
Nelly Don the Musical Movie is a true Kansas City story about Nelly Don, a trailblazer who ignited a fashion revolution in the early 1900s to become a global sensation. Yet on the coattails of her success, drama ensues from an abusive husband and affair with a US Senator to the fake adoption of her biological son and her mobster-linked abduction. History comes alive with music, propelling the sensational story of her meteoric rise to fame in the fashion industry.
Directed by Terence Michael O'Malley, Nelly Don the Musical Movie leans on a strong ensemble — Julie Pope, Tim Ahlenius, T. Eric Morris — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2023.
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