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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

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Cast

• 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

Tab Hunter's fee was $20,000.

Reception

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."

The show was a ratings success with an average share of 32.

References

1. Hunter, Tab (2005). Tab Hunter Confidential. p. 221.
2. "Meet Me in St Louis". Variety. 29 April 1959. p. 37.
3. "2 Hr 'St Loo's' Fast Trendex Trolley". Variety. 29 April 1059. p. 23.

External links

• Meet Me in St Louis at IMDB
• Meet Me in St Louis at Letterbox DVD

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