A Likely Story

NR
1h 20m
1947
4.2 /10 (5)

Lady, your intentions are showing!

Overview

A shell-shocked young GI mistakenly believes he is dying, and a young artist takes it upon herself to prove to him that he's not.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Comedy
Languages : English
Released Date: 1947-04-18

Top Billed Cast

Bill Williams

Bill

Barbara Hale

Vicki

Lanny Rees

Jamie

Sam Levene

Louie

Dan Tobin

Phil Bright

Nestor Paiva

Tiny

Max Willenz

Mr. Slepoff

Henry Kulky

Tremendo

Robin Raymond

Ticket Girl

Mary Young

Little Old Lady

Fred Aldrich

Man in Tiny's Place (uncredited)

Jack Arkin

Photographer (uncredited)

Jessie Arnold

Landlady (uncredited)

Noble 'Kid' Chissell

Gym Attendant (uncredited)

Chester Clute

Doctor Brown (uncredited)

Hal Craig

Photographer (uncredited)

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