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Classic Garland musical about a St. Louis family at the 1903 World's Fair, directed by the great Vincente Minnelli (who later became Judy's husband). Sparkling period piece recalls a time of innocence and optimism.
Original Release
11/28/1944
US Release
11/28/1944
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Judy Garland | Esther Smith |
| Margaret O'Brien | 'Tootie' Smith / "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. |
Directors
Writers
Irving Brecher, Fred F. Finklehoffe, Sally Benson, Victor Heerman, William Ludwig, Sarah Y. Mason, Doris Gilver
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Judy Garland | Esther Smith |
| Margaret O'Brien | 'Tootie' Smith / "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 | Col. Darly |
| Robert Sully | Warren Sheffield |
| Chill Wills | Mr. Neely |
| Sidney Barnes | Hugo Borvis |
| Tom Batten | Trolley Song Performer |
| Judi Blacque | Girl on Trolley |
| Victor Cox | A Driver |
| Donald Curtis | Dr. Girard |
| Danny Daniels | Boy at Party |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Roger Edens | Producer |
| Arthur Freed | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1945 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay | Nominated |
| 1945 | Oscar | Best Cinematography, Color | Nominated |
| 1945 | Oscar | Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture | Nominated |
| 1945 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1945 | Oscar | Won |
