present lily mar be one of a genre of film that sadly seem to have disappear with the studio system . ok now that you know my bias and here be some reason i think this movie do stand out . 1. although the basic plot lily mar ( judy garland ) go to new york and become a star and and win the heart of her director ( van heflin ) be a pretty stock hollywood story of the period and the writer do vary the theme her a bit more than usual . although lily get her big break when the star quits and she isn not successful and have to swallow her pride and go back to play a minor role in the show . 2. judy garland ( enough say . ) 3. the support cast include some really great performance . spring byington a lily mother be truely wonderful and a be fay bainter ( the mother of the director john thornway ( van heflin ) ) . the standout support performance though go to character actress connie gilchrist a frankie and a one time actress turn theater custodian . worth a watch for sure . one of those movie that be design to make you feel well about the world and your dream .