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Cynthia

  • 19471947
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Cynthia (1947)
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IMDb RATING
6.2/10
603
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  • Director
    • Robert Z. Leonard
  • Writers
    • Harold Buchman
    • Viña Delmar(play "The Rich Full Life")
    • Charles Kaufman
  • Stars
    • Elizabeth Taylor
    • George Murphy
    • S.Z. Sakall
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Z. Leonard
  • Writers
    • Harold Buchman
    • Viña Delmar(play "The Rich Full Life")
    • Charles Kaufman
  • Stars
    • Elizabeth Taylor
    • George Murphy
    • S.Z. Sakall
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 3:00
    Official Trailer

    Photos23

    Elizabeth Taylor in "Cynthia" 1947 MGM
    "Cynthia" James Lydon, Elizabeth Taylor 1947 MGM MPTV
    "Cynthia" Elizabeth Taylor 1947 MGM MPTV
    Elizabeth Taylor in Cynthia (1947)
    Elizabeth Taylor and Mary Astor in Cynthia (1947)
    Elizabeth Taylor, Mary Astor, and George Murphy in Cynthia (1947)
    Scotty Beckett and Carol Brannon in Cynthia (1947)
    Scotty Beckett and Carol Brannon in Cynthia (1947)
    Elizabeth Taylor, Jimmy Lydon, and S.Z. Sakall in Cynthia (1947)
    Scotty Beckett and Carol Brannon in Cynthia (1947)
    Elizabeth Taylor, Mary Astor, and Jimmy Lydon in Cynthia (1947)
    Elizabeth Taylor in Cynthia (1947)

    Top cast

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    Elizabeth Taylor
    Elizabeth Taylor
    • Cynthia Bishopas Cynthia Bishop
    George Murphy
    George Murphy
    • Larry Bishopas Larry Bishop
    S.Z. Sakall
    S.Z. Sakall
    • Prof. Rosenkrantzas Prof. Rosenkrantz
    Mary Astor
    Mary Astor
    • Louise Bishopas Louise Bishop
    Gene Lockhart
    Gene Lockhart
    • Dr. Fred I. Janningsas Dr. Fred I. Jannings
    Spring Byington
    Spring Byington
    • Carrie Janningsas Carrie Jannings
    Jimmy Lydon
    Jimmy Lydon
    • Ricky Lathamas Ricky Latham
    Scotty Beckett
    Scotty Beckett
    • Will Parkeras Will Parker
    Carol Brannon
    • Fredonia Janningsas Fredonia Jannings
    • (as Carol Brannan)
    Anna Q. Nilsson
    Anna Q. Nilsson
    • Miss Brady, English Teacheras Miss Brady, English Teacher
    Morris Ankrum
    Morris Ankrum
    • Mr. Phillips, Principalas Mr. Phillips, Principal
    Kathleen Howard
    Kathleen Howard
    • Mac McQuillan, Jannings' Nurseas Mac McQuillan, Jannings' Nurse
    Shirley Johns
    • Stella Reganas Stella Regan
    Barbara Challis
    • Aliceas Alice
    Harlan Briggs
    Harlan Briggs
    • J.M. Dingle, Napoleon Hardwareas J.M. Dingle, Napoleon Hardware
    Will Wright
    Will Wright
    • Gus Wood, Thatcher's Real Estate Repas Gus Wood, Thatcher's Real Estate Rep
    Erville Alderson
    Erville Alderson
    • Dingle Clerkas Dingle Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Bradstreet
    Charles Bradstreet
    • Stubby Stubblefieldas Stubby Stubblefield
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Z. Leonard
    • Writers
      • Harold Buchman
      • Viña Delmar(play "The Rich Full Life")
      • Charles Kaufman
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    Sickly girl finds an outlet in music.
    • character name as title
    • forename as title
    • one word title
    • first love
    • based on play
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • You'll fall in love with Cynthia
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Music
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Was originally designed as a singing project for Jane Powell.
    • Goofs
      Larry reads a newspaper delivered on a Saturday morning with a 1947 date that was a Thursday in that year.
    • Connections
      Featured in That's Entertainment! (1974)
    • Soundtracks
      Melody of Spring
      (uncredited)

      based on music by Johann Strauss

      Music Adapted by Johnny Green

      Lyrics by Ralph Freed

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A girl who has trouble growing up like any normal girl.
    "Cynthia" is a must enjoyable and unusual film...and it gives you a chance to see Elizabeth Taylor receive her first onscreen kiss!

    When the story begins, Larry and Louise (George Murphy and Mary Astor) fall in love and marry...and have so many wonderful dreams for their future. Sadly, however, they soon have a child...and the child is sickly. As Cynthia (Taylor) grows, her over-protective homelife begins to take its toll. Her uncle is a doctor and he insists on Cynthia living a very sheltered life...and Larry insists that they do whatever his brother-in-law says....even though he and his family are jerks. As for Louise, she is beginning to realize the damage being done to her daughter...as she's in high school and shouldn't miss the things normal kids do. Additionally, she is tired of seeing her husband behaving so spinelessly with his boss and brother-in-law...which creates a schism in the marriage. What's to come of all this? See the film.

    "Cynthia" is a great example of the sort of sweet family picture MGM could make during its heyday. Excellent acting, music, direction and a sweet story elevate this 'average' film for the studio into something special.

    By the way, IMDB noted it and I was surprised too to see Spring Byington playing a rather hateful person....quite unusual.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 29, 1947 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Rich Full Life
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,318,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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