My Friend Irma

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My Friend Irma ★½ 1949

An adaptation of the radio series, featuring Wilson as the dumb blonde with boyfriend trouble and Lynn as her sensible pal. The film debut of Martin (singing) and Lewis (mugging) as juice-bar operators. Followed by a sequel, “My Friend Irma Goes West,” and later by a TV series. 103m/B VHS . Marie Wilson, Diana Lynn, John Lund, Don DeFore, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Hans Conried; D: George Marshall; W: Cy Howard; C: Leo Tover; M: Roy Webb.