br br presenting lily mars one genre film sadly seems disappeared studio system ok know bias reasons think movie stand outbr br  although basic plot  lily mars judy garland goes new york becomes star wins heart director van heflin pretty stock hollywood story period writers vary theme bit usual although lily gets big break star quits successful swallow pride go back playing minor role showbr br  judy garland enough saidbr br  supporting cast includes really great performances spring byington lilys mother truely wonderful fay bainter the mother director  john thornway van heflin standout supporting performance though goes character actress connie gilchrist frankie one time actress turned theater custodianbr br worth watch sure one movies designed make feel better world dreams