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Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
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January 1945 (USA) moreTagline:
A cast of favorites in the Charming . . . Romantic . . . Tuneful Love Story of the Early 1900s ! morePlot:
In the year before the 1904 St Louis World's Fair, the four Smith daughters learn lessons of life and love, even as they prepare for a reluctant move to New York. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(11 articles)
Musical Theatre West's Stage Version of Meet Me in St. Louis The Perfect Holiday Treat (From BroadwayWorld.com. 4 November 2009, 2:40 PM, PST)
Musical Theatre West Presents Meet Me In St. Louis, Oct. 31 - Nov. 15
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 31 October 2009, 2:30 AM, PDT)
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A Feel Good Movie if Ever There Was One more (114 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Judy Garland | ... | Esther Smith | |
| Margaret O'Brien | ... | 'Tootie' Smith | |
| Mary Astor | ... | Mrs. Anna Smith | |
| Lucille Bremer | ... | Rose Smith | |
| Leon Ames | ... | Mr. Alonzo Smith | |
| Tom Drake | ... | John Truett | |
| Marjorie Main | ... | Katie - Maid | |
| Harry Davenport | ... | Grandpa | |
| June Lockhart | ... | Lucille Ballard | |
| Henry H. Daniels Jr. | ... | Lon Smith Jr. | |
| Joan Carroll | ... | Agnes Smith | |
| Hugh Marlowe | ... | Colonel Darly | |
| Robert Sully | ... | Warren Sheffield | |
| Chill Wills | ... | Mr. Neely |
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113 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Certification:
Iceland:L | Canada:G (Ontario) | UK:U | USA:Approved (certificate #10050) | Canada:PG (video rating) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Finland:S | Sweden:BtlFilming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USAFun Stuff
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The street on which the Smith home stood was built specifically for "Meet Me in St. Louis." Located on MGM's vast Backlot #3 that was at Jefferson and Overland Boulevards in Culver City,it was known at the studio as "St. Louis Street" and all of the houses that were on it were used in various film and television shows throughout the next 27 years, until Lot 3 was demolished to make way for an apartment and condominium project. Even in 1970, the last year of Lot 3's existence, the Smith home still looked like it did in 1944, minus the set dressings, of course. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: During the Trolley Song the location of the Fair was mentioned as at Huntington Park. The actual location of the Worlds Fair was Forest Park. moreSoundtrack:
Auld Lang Syne moreFAQ
Did Margaret O'Brien have good crying skills in this movie and performance?more
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This movie is sheer delight from start to finish. I'm sure St. Louis in 1904 wasn't really the same as its depicted here...but it should have been! Only the most jaded cynic imaginable could not be charmed by this film.
The songs are perfect, the cinematography, the set direction, costumes, everything really - MGM movie magic at its best! Vincente Minelli did a superlative job of direction, and the cast simply could not be bettered. Judy Garland gives what I feel is the most relaxed and charming performance of her career, and sings like an angel, not like the jittery bundle of nerves she would become in later life. Tom Drake is very winning as the "Boy Next Door" we should all be so lucky to have. But Margaret O'Brien absolutely steals the picture as the adorable but irrepressibly morbid Tootie, a refreshing change from the normally saccharine moppets of Hollywood's golden years. Marjorie Main also swipes a scene or two as the mouthy cook, and Mary Astor and Leon Ames give sterling support as the parents. Their "make-up" scene at the piano is beautifully done.
What a wonderful antidote this movie is when you need to retreat from the harsh world and have your spirits lifted for a while.