Meet Me in St. Louis (1959 film)
| Meet Me in St. Louis | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | George Schaefer |
| Written by | George Baxt |
| Based on | Meet Me in St. Louis 1944 film by Vincente Minnelli |
| Produced by | David Susskind |
| Starring | Tab Hunter Jane Powell Walter Pidgeon |
| Music by | Franz Allers |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | CBS |
Release date | 26 April 1959 |
Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
Meet Me in St. Louis is a 1959 American telemovie. It was a remake of the 1944 film Meet Me in St. Louis.
Herbert Ross was a choreographer.
Plot[edit]
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Cast[edit]
- Tab Hunter as John Truett
- Jane Powell as Esther Smith
- Walter Pidgeon as Mr. Alonzo Smith
- Jeanne Crain as Rose Smith
- Reta Shaw as Katey - Maid
- Ed Wynn as Grandpa
- Myrna Loy as Mrs. Anna Smith
- Patty Duke as 'Tootie' Smith
- Kelly Brown as Lon Smith
- Donald Symington as Warren Sheffield
- Ginger McManus as Agnes Smith
- Dickie Olsen as Johnny
- Lois Nettleton as Lucille Ballard
Production[edit]
Tab Hunter's fee was $20,000.[1]
Reception[edit]
According to Variety "The tv adaptation wrapped up the sentiment in a tunefully sparkling package that carried the good humor over the full two hours. If the play sagged dramatically in spots, it was only for a moment and then was rolling on the tracks again."[2]
The show was a ratings success with an average share of 32.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Hunter, Tab (2005). Tab Hunter Confidential. p. 221.
- ^ "Meet Me in St Louis". Variety. 29 April 1959. p. 37.
- ^ "2 Hr 'St Loo's' Fast Trendex Trolley". Variety. 29 April 1059. p. 23.
External links[edit]
- Meet Me in St Louis at IMDB
- Meet Me in St Louis at Letterbox DVD
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