Meet Me in St. Louis

"Glorious love story with music!"

Jan 1 1945 Approved 1h 53m
Comedy, Drama, Family

Young love and childish fears highlight a year in the life of a turn-of-the-century family up to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.

Plot

St. Louis 1903. The well-off Smith family has four beautiful daughters, including Esther and little Tootie. 17-year old Esther has fallen in love with the boy next door who has just moved in, John. He however barely notices her at first. The family is shocked when Mr. Smith reveals that he has been transfered to a nice position in New York, which means that the family has to leave St. Louis and the St. Louis Fair.

Written by

Irving Brecher, Fred F. Finklehoffe, Sally Benson

Directed by

Vincente Minnelli

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 7 wins & 7 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
29,387
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
94
Popularity
NA