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Nobody's Darling
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Nobody's Darling

1943-08-27 · 71 min · ★ 8.0

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Ugly duckling Janie Farnsworth is a student at Pennington High School, and has a crush on Charles Grant, Jr., who is the writer and producer of the upcoming school play. But Chuck thinks that she is too untalented and unglamorous to have a part in his production....

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Directors
Anthony Mann
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mary LeeMary LeeJanie Farnsworth
Louis CalhernLouis CalhernCurtis Farnsworth
Gladys GeorgeGladys GeorgeEve Hawthorne
Jackie MoranJackie MoranCharles Grant Jr.
Lee PatrickLee PatrickMiss Pennington
Benny BartlettBenny BartlettThe Deacon
Marcia Mae JonesMarcia Mae JonesLois
Roberta SmithTexas Gleason
Lloyd CorriganLloyd CorriganCharles Grant Sr.
Jonathan HaleJonathan HaleJason Rhodes
Sylvia FieldSylvia FieldMiss Campbell
Billy DawsonJerry Hoke
Beverly BoydCorabelle Fiefield
William BenedictWilliam BenedictSammy (uncredited)
Al BridgeAl BridgeBum (uncredited)
Dick ElliottDick ElliottGas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Robert HomansRobert HomansPoliceman (uncredited)
Pat BishopAnnouncer (uncredited)
Bucky ComerStudent (uncredited)
Frank DarienFrank DarienGardener (uncredited)

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