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Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) | Criteria

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Meet Me in St. Louis

English • 1944 • 1h 54m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Vincente Minnelli

Drama Comedy Romance Family

Synopsis

A year in the life of a turn-of-the-century middle class family, leading up to the opening of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.

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100 Years of Judy Garland
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Starring Judy Garland
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MGM Musicals from the Golden Age
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Credits

Crew

DirectorVincente Minnelli

WriterIrving Brecher, Fred F. Finklehoffe

CinematographerGeorge J. Folsey

ComposerRoger Edens, Conrad Salinger

EditorAlbert Akst

ProducerArthur Freed

Cast

Judy Garlandas Esther Smith

Margaret O'Brienas 'Tootie' Smith

as Anna Smith

Lucille Bremeras Rose Smith

Leon Amesas Alonzo Smith

Tom Drakeas John Truett

Marjorie Mainas Katie

Harry Davenportas Grandpa

June Lockhartas Lucille Ballard

Henry H. Daniels Jr.as Lon Smith Jr.

Joan Carrollas Agnes Smith

Hugh Marloweas Colonel Darly

Robert Sullyas Warren Sheffield

Chill Willsas Mr. Neely

Sidney Barnesas Hugo Borvis (uncredited)

Judi Blacqueas Girl on Trolley (uncredited)

Victor Coxas Driver (uncredited)

Donald Curtisas Dr. Girard (uncredited)

Danny Danielsas Boy at Party (uncredited)

Kenneth Donneras Hugo Gorman (uncredited)