Did Judy Garland sing in Meet Me in St. Louis?

If you’ve watched the classic 1944 musical “Meet Me in St. Louis,” you know it’s hard not to get misty at the poignant sequence in which Judy Garland sings “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” while her kid sister, played by Margaret O’Brien, silently cries.

Which songs were written for Meet Me in St. Louis?

Four songs were written specifically for the film: “The Trolley Song,” “The Boy Next Door,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” and “You and I.” The first three were written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, the fourth was written by Freed and his longtime songwriting partner Nacio Herb Brown.

How old was Judy Garland in Meet Me in St. Louis?

age 21
Garland, under contract at MGM, was initially opposed to starring in this sentimental family tale. The part required her to portray a teenager, and, at age 21, she longed to be rid of the juvenile roles in which she had traditionally been cast.

In what movie does Judy Garland sing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas?

Meet Me in St. LouisMeet Me in St. Louis / Soundtrack

Did Mary Astor sing in Meet Me in St. Louis?

Leon Ames and Mary Astor, their voices dubbed, share the sentimental duet You and I . The fair’s own hit song, Meet Me in St Louis, Louis, written in 1904, is sung briefly by Garland and Bremer and reprised throughout the movie. The turn of the century feeling is further reinforced by several other period songs.

How old was Margaret Obrien in Meet Me in St. Louis?

six-year-old
In 1944, MGM released Meet Me in St. Louis, directed by Vincente Minnelli, starring Judy Garland and six-year-old Margaret O’Brien.

Who wrote music for Meet Me in St. Louis?

Ralph Blane
Hugh MartinRoger EdensGeorge StollConrad Salinger
Meet Me in St. Louis/Music composed by

What is Tootie short for in Meet Me in St. Louis?

Rose rushes into the house looking for Esther (who is in love with John but can’t seem to get him to notice her). After a beautiful song we are sent to an ice wagon where we meet Tootie (Margaret O’Brian), the youngest of the Smith family.

Who wrote the song Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas?

Hugh MartinHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas / Composer

Who sings Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas in the holiday?

In 2004 it finished at No. 76 in AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Songs rankings of the top tunes in American cinema. 1944 by Leo Feist, Inc….Sam Smith version.

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
Single by Sam Smith
Length	2:50
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Ralph Blane Hugh Martin

Was Liza Minnelli in Meet Me in St. Louis?

Louis’ Liza Minnelli discusses the film that brought her parents, Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli together. Liza Minnelli discusses the film that brought her parents, Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli together.