A lovely and interesting post about Meet Me in St. Louis – by someone who has just seen the film for the first time. I like the thoughts on infant mortality – an interesting take on Tootie’s behavior.
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What a lovely post. I think I’ll have to add that film to my queue for a rewatch. Hubby didn’t grow up with musicals as I did, and now I’m having fun sharing my favorites with him.
Sarah – how cool! Meet Me in St. Louis, unlike a lot of other musicals, feels like it could work as a story, as a movie, withOUT the music – know what I mean? The performances are so strong, the details so RIGHT … the songs just add to the beauty of it.
I love Mary Astor as the mother so so much, I can’t even tell you!!
This is a very timely reminder — I’ve wanted to see this movie for a while.
Happy birthday, Sheila. I don’t have much time to peruse the net, and your site is one of my favorites. Thanks, you’re terrific.
my number one favorite film of all time…every scene worth discussing for its craft and heart and story-telling prowess…love the analysis of Tootie and her doll with 3 fatal diseases( the ice-truck driver muses..”…and it only takes one”)…i love the real sisterly relationship between Esther and Rose..i love the way Garland uses her clothing and especially her wig as if they were essential parts of her person…i love the integration of the music and the unbelievable lighting design..and most of all the way Garland’s spunky but self-deprecating Esther is both child and woman enough to protect her family in all situations…love it . love it. love it.
And then of course there’s the moment where Judy tastes the soup and holds her hair back. You’re right – it’s so real!!!
DAW – thank you so much!!
And Mitchell – I also am particularly in love with how that whole family of females treat the father. With reverence, yes – but they also protect him, at times, from what is REALLY going on. I love that whole relationship – it is so real to me!
Nothing like a bit of female submission, eh? But that aside, I do like this film. I am 25 and my Nan and Mum both encouraged me to watch the ‘Golden Oldies’ from a young age. Some of my best memories come from watching this, Slipper In The Rose and West Side Story.