True to Life is a 1943 film directed by George Marshall and starring Mary Martin and Franchot Tone. The film features three songs by Hoagy Carmichael with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Plot Writers Fletcher Marvin and Link Ferris must improve their scripts for a radio drama or face the wrath of their sponsor. Going in different directions, Fletcher heads to "bright lights and lovely ladies", while Link meets the Porter family and falls in love with their daughter, Bonnie. Cast Mary Martin as Bonnie Porter Franchot Tone as Fletcher Marvin Dick Powell as Link Ferris Victor Moore as Pop Porter Mabel Paige as Mom Porter References External links 1943 films Films directed by George Marshall Films scored by Victor Young American comedy films 1943 comedy films American black-and-white films 1940s American films