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      Margie

      1946 1h 34m Romance Comedy List
      Reviews 80% 250+ Ratings Audience Score A 1940s housewife, Margie (Jeanne Crain), reminisces about her teenage years with her daughter, Joyce (Ann Todd), fondly recalling stories in flashback revolving around an old pair of bloomers discovered in the attic. In high school, Margie lives with her grandmother, Mrs. McSweeney (Esther Dale), while her father (Hobart Cavanaugh) is away for his job. Margie, like all teens, faces romantic dilemmas, specifically in the form of three potential suitors for the homecoming dance. Read More Read Less

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      Farran Smith Nehme Film Comment Magazine Has there ever been a movie more in tune with the world of a girl's room? King understands that witnessing the heroine's private rituals is as close as we'll get to going inside Margie's mind. Jan 8, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member They even made a TV show with this flick in mind. It was called Margie & starred Cynthia Pepper as Margie. Lots of fun. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member The corn's a little high in this simple comedy but there is a sweetness too. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Typical teen movie, except for the student falling for her French teacher. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member great movie. fun to watch with daughter. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Much underrated Technicolor comedy with music showcases Jeanne Crain in the title role and captures the 1920's period flavor quite nicely; highly recommended. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member I love this movie. I first saw when I was 13 or 14 at a friends house on the movie channel and have loved it ever since Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis A 1940s housewife, Margie (Jeanne Crain), reminisces about her teenage years with her daughter, Joyce (Ann Todd), fondly recalling stories in flashback revolving around an old pair of bloomers discovered in the attic. In high school, Margie lives with her grandmother, Mrs. McSweeney (Esther Dale), while her father (Hobart Cavanaugh) is away for his job. Margie, like all teens, faces romantic dilemmas, specifically in the form of three potential suitors for the homecoming dance.
      Director
      Henry King
      Genre
      Romance, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 34m