

John Loves Mary
1949, English. Directed by David Butler.
The Stage Smash on the Screen With All Its Blushes!
After four long years apart, there are so many things returning World War II soldier John Lawrence wants to tell his sweetheart, Mary McKinley. That he loves her. That he's missed her. And that he's married.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- David ButlerDirector
- Ronald ReaganJohn Lawrence
- Patricia NealMary McKinley
- Jack CarsonFred Taylor
- Edward ArnoldSen. James McKinley
- Wayne MorrisLt. Victor O'Leary
- Virginia FieldLilly Herbish
- Katharine AlexanderPhyllis McKinley
- Paul HarveyGen. Biddle
- Ernest CossartOscar Dugan
- Irving BaconGeorge Beachwood
- Bess FlowersPatron at Pelican Club
Details
- Released
- 4 February 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron
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What John Loves Mary is based on
John Loves Mary is based on John Loves Mary by Norman Krasna.
John Loves Mary
By Norman Krasna
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John Loves Mary runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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John Loves Mary is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is John Loves Mary on?
John Loves Mary isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like John Loves Mary?
If you liked John Loves Mary, try Carry On Sergeant, Block-Heads, Buck Privates.
Who directed John Loves Mary?
John Loves Mary (1949) was directed by David Butler and stars Ronald Reagan, Patricia Neal, Jack Carson.
What is John Loves Mary based on?
John Loves Mary is based on John Loves Mary by Norman Krasna.