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Cynthia (1946)

Cynthia poster
Directed by
Robert Z. Leonard
Genre
drama film, comedy film, comedy drama
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 38m
Rated
NR
Rating
6.2 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A talented but fragile young woman dreams of becoming a singer despite her overprotective parents. Her family's fears and secrets threaten to hold her back until a former teacher helps her find her own voice.

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What happens

Cynthia is a 1947 American comedy drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring Mary Astor, Elizabeth Taylor, and George Murphy. The film is based on the 1945 play The Rich, Full Life by Viña Delmar and was adapted by screenwriters Harold Buchman and Charles Kaufman. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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