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Cast
Ronald Reagan
as John Lawrence
Patricia Neal
as Mary McKinley
Jack Carson
as Fred Taylor
Edward Arnold
as Sen. James McKinley
Wayne Morris
as Lt. Victor O'Leary
Virginia Field
as Lilly Herbish
Katharine Alexander
as Phyllis McKinley
Paul Harvey
as Gen. Biddle
Ernest Cossart
as Oscar Dugan
Irving Bacon
as George Beachwood
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1949
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes7
DirectorDavid Butler
WritersHenry Ephron, Phoebe Ephron
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsJohn Loves Mary
About John Loves Mary
After four long years apart, there are so many things returning World War II soldier John Lawrence wants to tell his sweetheart, Mary McKinley. That he loves her. That he's missed her. And that he's married.
Directed by David Butler, John Loves Mary leans on a strong ensemble — Ronald Reagan, Patricia Neal, Jack Carson — 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 comedy titles of 1949.
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