This is, indefinitely, a well-made production. One of the first films to integrate musical numbers into the plot, it explores, without condescension or simplemindedness, the feelings that drive the family members apart and then bring them back together again. Synopsis In St. Louis, Missouri in the summer of 1903, seventeen-year-old Esther Smith fantasizes about meeting John Truett, the shy boy-next-door, while her older sister Rose frets about her beau, Warren Sheffield, who is off at Yale. and the Terms and Policies, Parents Guide, TV one-offs, specials, pilots, TV movies etc in my collection. Copyright © Fandango. Tom Drake is the only actor who I think deserves any "major" awards for his efforts, since he actually tries REALLY hard, so it would seem. It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet. Be the first to contribute! One of the strangest of the big MGM musicals. Taglines Based on the characters from the MGM hit of the same name, this TV pilot is about one day in the life of the Smith family. Coming Soon. | Rating: 4/5 The story itself is a bit too upbeat for me, but it's well-written as far as musicals go. Fandango helps you go back to the movies with confidence and peace of mind. Many musical numbers as Esther and Rose try to … Coming Soon, Regal They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. 2020 Toronto International Film Festival Preview, What to Watch on FandangoNOW: ‘The Grizzlies,’ ’Antebellum,’ Pro Football Movies and More, This Week in Movie News: Ryan Gosling to Play a Stuntman Again, Tiffany Haddish Meets Nicolas Cage and More. At the turn of the twentieth century, the family is throwing a party for a visitor in their neighborhood. If you like extremely upbeat stuff, then this is Heaven for you. But before YOU judge this film, see it. | Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. Perhaps it is art. 17-year old Esther has fallen in love with the boy next door who has just moved in, John. It's a treat; it really is. Be the first to contribute! In the year leading up to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, the four Smith daughters learn lessons of life and love, even as they prepare for a reluctant move to New York. Why wouldn't there be? 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. In St. Louis, Missouri in the summer of 1903, seventeen-year-old Esther Smith fantasizes about meeting John Truett, the shy boy-next-door, while her older sister Rose frets about her beau, Warren Sheffield, who is off at Yale. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! In the show’s center are the Smiths, a humble middle-class family made up of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, their four daughters Rose, Esther, Agnes, and Tootie, and their son Lon. "Meet Me in St. Louis" goes through an entire year of seasons, showing the exploits of the characters contained within each one. WARNING: Spoilers. St. Louis 1903. It feels as if it's one of those films that needs to be seen, discussed, and even criticized. live -- right here in St. Louis. It's easy to miss that aspect.