Meet Me In St. Louis - a Treasured Film Classic with Beautiful Christmas Scenes!

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MOVIE REVIEW

Meet Me In St. Louis - Original Air Date: 1944

*Movie Musical starring Judy Garland and Margaret O'Brien!

If you are searching for a timeless movie treasure, then take an excursion back in time to Meet Me in St. Louis!


See my Movie Review below...

 

 

CAST:

Judy Garland ... Esther Smith
Margaret O'Brien ... 'Tootie' Smith
Mary Astor ... Mrs. Anna Smith
Leon Ames ... Mr. Alonzo Smith
Lucille Bremer ... Rose Smith
Henry H. Daniels Jr. ... Lon Smith Jr.
Joan Carroll ... Agnes Smith
Tom Drake ... John Truett
Marjorie Main ... Katie (Maid)
Harry Davenport ... Grandpa
June Lockhart ... Lucille Ballard
Robert Sully ... Warren Sheffield
Hugh Marlowe ... Colonel Darly
Chill Wills ... Mr. Neely

PLOT:

Brief Synopsis via TCM:

Young love and childish fears highlight a year in the life of a turn-of-the-century family.

My Movie Review:

If you are searching for a timeless movie treasure, then take an excursion back in time to 'Meet Me in St. Louis'...

By far, one of the best musicals ever maid! Judy Garland sings "The Boy Next Door", "The Trolley Song", and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," still a Christmas standard favorite all these years later! All three songs are absolutely beautiful and a joy to watch! There are also wonderful dancing scenes, as well. At one point everyone at Lon's going away party is dancing to "Skip to my Lou" and then later, Esther's little sister, Tootie, talks her into doing a special song and dance number with her.

'Meet Me in St. Louis' is such a sweet story about the everyday life, in one year, of the Smith family, which consists of their father, Alonzo (a prominent attorney), their mother, Anna, grandpa, one son, Lon (who is the eldest and goes to college), and 4 daughters: Rose, Esther (Judy Garland), Agnus, and Tootie, who is the youngest and quite spirited.

This wonderful family film centers around the excitement of the Smith family just as the World's Fair will be coming to their hometown of St. Louis. Everything is tranquil and ideal in their little world until the day when Alonzo (the father) announces they will be moving to New York. At first, the family is not thrilled with this idea. Esther has just recently caught the eye of the "boy next door" and doesn't want to leave and everyone else is also attached to their home, friends, community, and simple way of life. The family, however, eventually comes around, and is supportive, yet still very sad, that they will have to leave their friends and home. Their father promises them that at least they will come back for the fair, maybe.

Near the end of the movie, there is a touching Christmas scene that is beautiful and sure to warm your heart!

'Meet Me in St. Louis' is as wholesome and American as Apple Pie. It's purity and sweetness is why I love it so much; it may also be the reason why it has reached the hearts of generation after generation.

When to watch 'Meet Me In St. Louis' on TCM:

*December 4, 2021 at 3:30pm/2:30c.

*December 21, 2021 at 8pm/7c.

*December 24, 2021 at 6pm/5c.

See or Skip? :

See! Perfect for a Family Movie Night - any season of the year!

Meet Me in St. Louis is available on DVD.

No Dorothy or Auntie Em, but Strike up the Band, there will be 3 Christmas Movies & More during “Judy Garland Day” on TCM!

It’s “Summer Under the Stars”! During the month of August on the television network: TCM, they choose an artist for each day of the month and then they showcase some of their best movies on that day!

Monday, August 4th is "Judy Garland Day", which will include three of my favorite classic Christmas Movies: Love Finds Andy Hardy, Meet Me in St. Louis, and In the Good Ole Summertime! (please  don’t let that last title fool you – it is a Christmas Movie, too!) Actually what is most interesting and somewhat unique about Meet Me in St. Louis and In the Good Ole Summertime, is that they include all seasons, which makes them both enjoyable to watch any time or any day of the year! And, if you’re in the mood for one more holiday, then be sure to watch Easter Parade, too!

“Judy Garland Day” on TCM - Monday, August 4th:


6:00 AM - Love Finds Andy Hardy (1938)
A small-town boy tries to juggle two girlfriends at once.

8:00 AM - Girl Crazy (1943)
A womanizing playboy finds true love when he's sent to a desert college
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10:00 AM - Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Young love and childish fears highlight a year in the life of a turn-of-the-century family.

12:00 PM - Pirate, The (1948)
An actor poses as a notorious pirate to court a romantic Caribbean girl.

2:00 PM - Easter Parade (1948)
When his partner leaves him, a vaudeville star trains an untried performer to take her place, finding love in the process.


4:00 PM - In the Good Old Summertime (1949)
In this musical remake of The Shop Around the Corner, feuding co-workers in a small music shop do not realize they are secret romantic pen pals.

6:00 PM - Summer Stock (1950)
A farmer gets sucked into show business when a theatrical troupe invades her farm.

8:00 PM - Strike Up the Band (1940)
A high-school band sets out to win a national radio contest.

10:15 PM - Clock, The (1945)
A G.I. en route to Europe falls in love during a whirlwind two-day leave in New York City.

12:00 AM - Star Is Born, A (1954)
A falling star marries the newcomer he's helping reach the top.

3:00 AM - Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937)
A young jockey goes crooked to land a valuable riding job.

4:30 AM Gay Purr-ee (1962)
Animated musical in which a French country cat becomes entranced with Parisian city life.

No Dorothy, Auntie Em, or To-To. Oh My!

In spite of there being no showing of "Wizard of Oz" on this day or a dream of "Somewhere over the Rainbow"... I do hope you all will enjoy this delightful trip back in time... to Judy Garland singing endearing old-fashioned songs, neighbors sitting on porches, children playing in yards, and the days of when falling in love was something sweet and innocent.

 

I hope many of you will enjoy

"Judy Garland Day" on TCM!

 

 

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*"Meet Me in St. Louis" collage: via Pinterest

Another Christmas Movie Night in March on TCM!

TCM will play 2 Christmas Movies back-to-back
on Wednesday - March 26, 2014

as a tribute to Actress Mary Astor, who is TCM's Star of the Month!

Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, the classic version with June Allyson, Peter Lawford, Margaret O'Brien, Elizabeth Taylor, and Mary Astor, will air at 8/7c.

Meet Me in St. Louis, the classic Christmas Musical starring Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, and Mary Astor, will air at 10:15/9:15c.

Both of these films are Family-Favorite, Timeless Christmas Movie gems, from a bygone era. I hope you and your family will "Meet Me in" front of the TV and enjoy this special "Christmas" movie night on TCM!

Easter Weekend : New Movies and Specials!

Happy Easter, Everyone !!!

There are New Movies this Easter Weekend, plus many Easter Specials... including Religious Movies and Easter Bunny Cartoons, etc...

GMC has "A Walton Easter" and is premiering a New Movie: "The Carpenter's Miracle" All Weekend Long! On Saturday and Sunday Night - you can see this New Original Movie starring Cameron Mathison, at 7 PM, 9 PM, and 11 PM est!

The History Channel will be airing the final movie in "The Bible" Mini-series on Easter, Sunday Night. (This Special is TV-14 and not appropriate for children :: due to violence)

Part 5 includes:
Episode 9: The Passion - Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Crucifixion, Resurrection
Episode 10: The Courage - Jesus returns, Holy Spirit comes, Martyrdom of the Disciples, John survival and exile to Patmos, Revelation


INSP has "The Ten Commandments" (2006 version) and "King of Kings" this Easter Weekend.

REELZ Channel is Premiering "The Barabbas" Movie Mini-series.

TBN is airing "The Passion of the Christ" (Rated R :: due to violence)

The Hallmark Channel has a "Love Comes Softly" Movie Marathon on Easter Sunday. (Click Here for complete list of Love Comes Softly Movies)

ABC Family will have the classic film, "Alice in Wonderland".

HBO has the Easter themed comedy movie, "HOP".

Nickelodeon will premiere "Peter Rabbit's Springtime Tale". When Jemima's new egg goes missing, only Peter Rabbit is able to put together the clues and find the culprit in this 30 minute cartoon!

WHT is showing "Here Comes Peter Cottontail" (the classic version) on Saturday afternoon!

NRB is playing the sweet animation "Easter Is", which tells the true story of Easter to children.

The Disney Channel will delight children with "Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo" and "Mickey's Springtime Surprise".

Disney Jr has "Mickey's Great Clubhouse Hunt".

ABC will air the original Charlton Heston version of "The Ten Commandments" on Saturday Night and the adorable Charlie Brown Cartoon... "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown" on Sunday Night.

TCM will show on Easter Sunday: "Ben-Hur", "King of Kings", "The Greatest Story Ever Told", and "Easter Parade", the classic musical starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire.

May you all have a very blessed and

"Happy Easter!"

Judy Garland Movie Tribute on TCM... Follow the Yellow Brick Road!

Once again, TCM honors one of the most beloved Actresses of all-time, Judy Garland. This time it is on the anniversary of her 90th Birthday! A 24-Hour Movie Tribute / Marathon will be held on TCM from 6 AM - 6 AM! So... "Meet Me at TCM for a "Judy Garland" Movie Tribute" (see Movie List below!)






June 10, 2012 Sunday


Everybody Sing (1938)

Love Finds Andy Hardy (1938)

Strike Up the Band (1940)

For Me And My Gal (1942)

Girl Crazy (1943)

A Star Is Born (1954)

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz : 50 Years of Magic (1990)

The Wizard Of Oz (1939)

Meet Me In St. Louis (1944)

Easter Parade (1948)

Summer Stock (1950)

I Could Go On Singing (1963)


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So...
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and Enjoy the Shows!

Two Classic Movie Love Stories on TV - Feb 8th & 9th

The first great Love Story is - The Music Man starring one of my favorite actresses, Shirley Jones, with Robert Preston. It's a wonderful musical... seeing Marion realize that love was all around her, but she never saw it... until there was him!

February 8, 2012 Wednesday

The Music Man ... TCM ... 11:45 PM



The second Love Story... is another Movie Musical - Meet Me in St. Louis. The movie stars another one of my favorite actresses... the absolutely wonderful, Judy Garland and  Tom Drake. It's not only a great family story, and Christmas movie, too - it's also often over-looked as a sweet love story with Esther Smith falling in love with "the boy next door."

February 9, 2012 Thursday

Meet Me in St. Louis ... TCM ... 4:30 PM


See the [ FAMILY TV SCHEDULE ] for these Movies and More!


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Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney Movie Day on TCM...

On Thursday, TCM is playing 7 Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney Movies from 6 AM til 8 PM.

I just adore Mickey & Judy! They were always terrific in everything they did together!


September 9th, 2010, Thursday:

Babes in Arms (1939) ... TCM ... 6 AM


Strike Up the Band (1940)... TCM ... 7:45 AM

Little Nellie Kelly (1940)... TCM ... 10 AM

Girl Crazy (1943)... TCM ... 11:45 AM

Till The Clouds Roll By (1946)... TCM ... 1:30 PM

Words And Music (1948)... TCM ... 4 PM

Summer Holiday ... TCM ...6:15 PM
 
 
Enjoy these wonderful 'innocent and pure' classic films of comedy, love, and best of all, family!

TCM's Judy Garland Tribute - June 10, 2010

This is a tribute to the amazing and wonderful actress, Judy Garland! She is one of my absolute favorites!

June 10, 2010 Thursday
TCM Marathon honors Judy Garland's Birthday:

Listen, Darling (1938) ... TCM ... 6:15 AM

For Me And My Gal (1942) ... TCM ... 7:30 AM

Girl Crazy (1943) ... TCM ... 9:15 AM

Presenting Lily Mars (1943) ... TCM ... 11:00 AM

Clock, The (1945) ... TCM ... 12:45 PM

Pirate, The (1948) ... TCM ... 2:30 PM

Summer Stock (1950) ... TCM ... 4:15 PM

I Could Go On Singing (1963) ... TCM ... 6:15 PM




You can catch her in my favorite Judy film (Meet Me In St. Louis) on July 3rd:



July 3, 2010 Saturday

Summer Stock (1950) ... TCM ... 12 PM

Wizard Of Oz, The (1939) ... TCM ... 6 PM

Meet Me In St. Louis (1944) ... TCM ... 8 PM