Review of Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) by Lacey D — 22 Aug 2009

Clang clang clang went the trolley...ding ding ding went the bell...

This review of Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) was written by Lacey D on 22 Aug 2009.

Meet Me in St. Louis has generally received very positive reviews.

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Americana at its finest. This is a lovely movie and musical, and is one I will continue to watch through the years. (First viewing - 11/7/2009)…

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By David L (3,419) on 12 Nov 2014

It has solid cinematography, great art direction and it has its charms, but Meet Me in St…

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By Craig M (671) on 17 Jan 2017

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By Lisa M (931) on 25 Aug 2017

This lovely movie --Meet Me in St. Louis--provides nostalgic memories of America at the turn of the century…

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MGM's gem of a musical, expertly directed by Vincente Minnelli with a beautiful sense of color and atmosphere…

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10 out of 10: Sweet, nostalgic, well acted, touching, and filled with great music, Meet Me in St Louis makes one of the best Christmas (it's…

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By Guy H (77) on 18 Oct 2013

The first of many classic Freed musicals, and a star vehicle for both Garland and O'Brien, Meet Me In St Louis is a warm, delightful piece…

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