Meet Me In St. Louis (1944)
Average Rating: 8.7/10
Reviews Counted: 29
Fresh: 29 | Rotten: 0
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Average Rating: 8/10
Critic Reviews: 5
Fresh: 5 | Rotten: 0
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Sally Benson's short stories about the turn-of-the-century Smith family of St. Louis were tackled by a battalion of MGM screenwriters, who hoped to find a throughline to connect the anecdotal tales. After several false starts (one of which proposed that the eldest Smith daughter be kidnapped and held for ransom), the result was the charming valentine-card musical Meet Me in St. Louis. The plot hinges on the possibility that Alonzo Smith (Leon Ames), the family's banker father, might uproot the
Nov 28, 1944 Limited
Apr 6, 2004
MGM
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Cast
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Judy Garland
Esther Smith -
Margaret O'Brien
"Tootie" Smith -
Mary Astor
Mrs. Anne Smith -
Lucille Bremer
Rose Smith -
Tom Drake
John Truett -
Marjorie Main
Katie the Maid -
June Lockhart
Lucille Ballard -
Leon Ames
Mr. Alonzo Smith -
Harry Davenport
Grandpa Prophater -
Henry Daniels Jr.
Lon Smith Jr. -
Joan Carroll
Agnes Smith -
Hugh Marlowe
Col. Darly -
Robert Sully
Warren Sheffield -
Chill Wills
Mr. Neely -
Donald Curtis
Dr. Terry -
Mary Jo Ellis
Ida Boothby -
Helen Gilbert
Girl on Trolley -
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Sam Harris
Mr. March -
Darryl Hickman
Johnny Tevis -
Victor Kilian
Baggage Man -
Belle Mitchell
Mrs. Braukoff -
Robert E. O'Connor
Conductor -
Ken Wilson
Quentin -
Mayo Newhall
Mr. Braukoff -
Victor Cox
Driver -
Leonard Walker
Conductor
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All Critics (29) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (34) | Rotten (0) | DVD (21)
One of the first films to integrate musical numbers into the plot, it explores, without condescension or simplemindedness, the feelings that drive the family members apart and then bring them back together again.
Top CriticGarland achieves true stature with her deeply understanding performance, while her sisterly running-mate, Lucille Bremer, likewise makes excellent impact with a well-balanced performance.
One of the great musicals.
The joys of the film linger with the music and encourage you to savor the true moments of family togetherness.
In the words of one of the gentlemen, it is a ginger-peachy show.
Judy Garland has never been more spirited or more poignant.
An unmissable big-screen experience.
The film really belongs to Garland and O'Brien. They make each scene they share pure magic, exuding an effortless confidence which lights up the screen, with the rest of the cast reduced to mere bystanders.
Warner's cases might create havoc for the fastidious home-video collector who remembers the dark days of clamshell VHS cases, but the production and presentation of Minnelli's first masterpiece gets everything right that really counts.
One of the most loving of all movie families.
You'd better like the music because there's precious little plot to enjoy. Fortunately, the songs are memorable, the characters charming, and the romance sweet. (Blu-ray Book)
The onscreen blossoming of Judy Garland in Vincente Minnelli's career making hit. Pure heaven.
Film mixes feminism with joyous color, music and composition.
Still as fresh as a newly picked daisy.
Minnelli's first triumph and one of Hollwood best musicals, displaying the director's concept of integrated musical with dazzling color and innovative swriling camera movment
Judy Garland's most famous role and her best performance make for entertaining viewing.
Audience Reviews for Meet Me In St. Louis
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- Agnes Smith: [singing] Meet Me in St. Louis! Louis!
- Grandpa Prophater: [singing] Meet Me in St. Louis! Louis! [bumps into Agnes]
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- "Tootie" Smith: Wasn't I lucky to be born in my favourite city!
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- Esther Smith: I can't believe it. Right here where we live -- right here in St. Louis.
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