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Meet Me In St. Louis [1945]


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One of the finest American musicals, this 1944 film by Vincente Minnelli is an intentionally self-contained story set in 1903, in which a happy St Louis family is shaken to their roots by the prospect of moving to New York, where the father has a better job pending. Judy Garland heads the cast of Meet Me in St Louis in what amounts to a splendid, end-of-an-era story that nicely rhymes with the onset of the 20th century. The film is extraordinarily alive, the characters strong, and the musical numbers are so splendidly part of the storytelling that you don't feel the film has stopped for an interlude. --Tom Keogh


Entertaining Shmultz
Review date: 2008-01-27 Rating: 4 out of 10

Garland has a pretty nasty voice by any measure, and the songs themselves set a high standard in banalty.

The awful sweetness of this DVD would make a hardened sailor wretch, but the thing trots along briskly enoough, for which it merits 2, not 1 stars.

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There was a time...
Review date: 2007-07-15 Rating: 10 out of 10

Yes, Virginia. There was a time when Hollywood used saturated color and made movies with upbeat themes and charismatic actors. But even by the standards of those bygone days, MEET ME IN ST LOUIS was a remarkable achievement.

It was based on a series of stories by Sally Benson (called "Tootie" when she was growing up) which were based on the author's life in St. Louis around the turn of that century. To their credit, the producers and studio kept the gentle plot of family life rather than add more dramatic oomph. But they did add songs - and - ooomph - what songs! Even resurrecting "Skip to My Lou" in swing time.

Judy Garland is the most famous name of the cast. But, look closely at the rest and you'll be looking at some of the best studio actors of the time. 7-year-old Margaret O'Brien, who plays Tootie, ranks on my personal list of favorite actresses of all time. This is probably her best role. Mary Astor as the mother was a leading actress for years. Leon Ames was a reliable father-type for years. Harry Davenport was the grandfather I wished I had. And Marjorie Main... well!...

Let's add this up: A simple drama set a century ago - tuneful songs - a terrific cast - packaged together with rich visuals, sets and costumes by Vincente Minelli and team.

Speaking of packages, this DVD includes an insightful "making of" featurette and a soundie (an old music video) of the movie's songwriters performing "Skip to My Lou" in the same style that would be used in the movie.

What's that? Alright, Virginia. From now on, I'll call you "Tootie".

judy at her BEST
Review date: 2007-07-09 Rating: 10 out of 10

Meet Me In St. Louis is one of those MGM movies when everything is perfect, firstly the songs come at the right time!, and with Frances Gumm (Judy Garland) starring and her husband to be directing Vincente Minnelli, you cant go wrong.
This was One of Garland's most successful films and one of her favourites for MGM, in which she introduced three brillient songs: "The Trolley Song", "The Boy Next Door", and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".
It tells the story of four sisters living in St. Louis at the time of the Louisiana World's Fair in 1904. One of the sisters being Margaret O'Brien.
its a wonderful movie and one my favourites out of all the MGM musicals. And one of my favourite songs done also by Judy Garland " the trolley song". Sometimes I always thought that MGM didnt use her voice, Judy Garland always had a 40's kick butt voices, she was excellent at up beat songs, hence the trolley song being one of my fav's. Thanks Judy.




Meet me at the Fair...
Review date: 2007-03-29 Rating: 10 out of 10

One of the legendary musicals from the Arthur Freed Unit and another of the dazzling technicolour film's that Judy made is 'Meet Me In St. Louis'.

The plot is sometimes a little weak, but nothing below great, and the songs are fantastic with some of Garland's classics like "The Trolley Song" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".

The acting is great, with Margeret O'brien upstaging everyone as mischevious Tootie and Tom Drake as the boy next door that Judy adores.

Garland never looked more radient and recklessly happy as she did in this 1944 classic, a definitive musical picture that even the deaf should enjoy!

A must buy!

Superb film
Review date: 2006-01-21 Rating: 10 out of 10

One of the greatest films ever made. I have watched it dozens of times and still enjoy it. Judy Garland lives forever via this movie.

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Mary Astor
Judy Garland
Margaret O'Brien
Leon Ames
Lucille Bremer

Creators:
Judy Garland (Primary Contributor)
Margaret O'Brien (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 7321900567237
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2004-05-24
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.37:1
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 2
Running time: 110 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1945-01
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