Cynthia (1947) - Theatrical Trailer - © Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.

Film: Cynthia.


Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, George Murphy, S.Z. Sakall, Mary Astor and Gene Lockhart.


Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard.


Story written by: Harold Buchman.


Screenplay written by: Harold Buchman.


Distributed by: © Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.


Theatrical Release Date: 29 August 1947 (USA)


Niceties by: http://www.youtube.com/IAmOnlyLove



Synopsis!
Fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Taylor receives her first screen kiss in the innocuous MGM confection Cynthia. Taylor plays the title character, a sickly, sheltered young lady who is never permitted the companionship of other teenagers. Frustrated though Cynthia may be, she has nothing on her parents, Larry and Louise Bishop (George Murphy and Mary Astor), who feel they could have gotten a lot further in life had they remained childless Only by discovering that she has a gorgeous (albeit dubbed) singing voice is Cynthia able to break out of her shell and join the high school choir, under the benevolent leadership of cuddly Professor Rosencrantz (S. Z. Sakall). Along the way, the girl's parents overcome their resentment and learn to appreciate their daughter for the prize that she is. As a bonus, Cynthia also falls in love with Ricky Latham (James Lydon), who bestows that historic first kiss on her blushing cheek (Elizabeth Taylor and James Lydon would later be reteamed in Warner Bros.' Life with Father). Based on a play by Vina Delmar, Cynthia is a "programmer" by MGM standards, but an "A"-picture by any other studio's standards.

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[LaSerpentaCanta]

That young actor is very handsome, he was with Liz in Life With Father, so cute.

[adeleceleste]

This is a very sweet nostalgic film with a positive message that I have not gotten out of any other movie. It is difficult to explain, but basically the parents who feel like failures because they gave up their dreams and ended up stuck in their hometown, find the happiness they looked for within themselves. You make your own dreams come true wherever you are in life. Happiness and contentment are really a state of mind. GREAT message! Love the film :-)

[JohnnyGNV]

Didn't Elizabeth Taylor do her own singing in this film? It's hard to find, I have never seen a DVD presentation of it.

[samanthajanepink]

@ilyinichna It's available in the Warner Archive collection at wbshop.com and Amazon has it too for about ten dollars more.

[ilyinichna]

OMG where oh where can I find this movie?! I've been looking for it for ages! It's one of the films missing from my Elizabeth Taylor collection. I'm dying to see it in full! But thanks for posting!

[kkallebb]

It's a little hard to believe Jimmy Lydon in a serious romantic role.

[LUVSAILOROMANCE]

I love this movie.