The Trolley Song | Meet Me in St. Louis | Warner Archive

Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) #WarnerArchive #WarnerBros #MeetMeinStLouis
Divided into a series of seasonal vignettes, starting with Summer 1903, it relates the story of a year in the life of the Smith family in St. Louis, leading up to the opening of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (more commonly referred to as the World's Fair) in the spring of 1904.
The movie was adapted by Irving Brecher and Fred F. Finklehoffe from a series of short stories by Sally Benson, originally published in The New Yorker magazine under the title "5135 Kensington", and later in novel form as Meet Me in St. Louis. The film was directed by Vincente Minnelli, who met Garland on the set and later married her.
Directed By Vincente Minnelli
Starring Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, Mary Astor
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[@stephanieyoung8227]

I don't understand why people thought she wasn't pretty, she is so beautiful.

[@MiaWallace85]

Fr

[@akrenwinkle]

One of the posters/advertisements for "St. Louis" even displayed, "Lovely Judy Garland, More Beautiful Than Ever." The notion that Judy was unattractive or plain was started by Judy herself after her film career, one of her ways to attract sympathy. Audiences thought no such thing then, but now, half a century after Judy's been gone, you can post anything about her, and before you know it, it becomes fact.

[@Bubble170]

@@akrenwinkle unfortunately no, you’re wrong. Quite wrong. It wasn’t audiences who thought she was unattractive. It was the studio. They nicknamed her a “hunchback”, forced her into extreme diets from a young age (around 14 probably), and forced her to smoke 80 cigarettes a day to curb her appetite. They called her the “ugly duckling”. She was surrounded by women who were given the “beautiful love interest” roles, while she was constantly demoted to “girl next door” or “cutesy”. The idea that she was not attractive was forced upon her from a very, very young age. She did one film where she was presented as a beautiful grown up woman, and audiences didn’t like it. You think it was a lot for sympathy? I’m sure her lifelong struggles as a result of her abuse was sympathy-seeking too? Her drug addictions, alcoholism, failed marriages? How about her DEATH before she turned 50? She just wanted sympathy right? Grow up.

[@MalloryNewcomb]

Well she was pretty but not glamorous in a lot of her early movies. Her first husband Vincente Minnelli crafted her look in this movie to emphasize her beauty, to great effect 🖤

[@deb-1558]

Ever since I was a kid I always thought she was beautiful ♥️

[@seriousone8030]

So... she's pouring her heart out about this guy, then freezes when he sits next to her. Perfect scene for a rom-com today!

[@JasonMovieGuy]

He was late to the trolley. So she assumed he had "ditched" her. They had already started "seeing" each other. Great film. Underrated.

[@biancamichelle11]

She saw that he had jumped on. She got so excited and was embarrassed that he saw her pouring her heart out about him in that instance. So she was trying to act cool and casual afterwards.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Serious One Tough to find a good movie in the genre these days

[@randolphpinkle4482]

That's the way of the world. That used to happen to me so often, but I thought the girl didn't like me. LOL, I'm sure some of them didn't!

[@pejpeeves665]

I never understood all the movies on her life saying she was not a pretty girl and all she had was her voice. This is one BEAUTIFUL Woman. Am I missing something?

[@michaelmiller1215]

Pej Peeves NO one even came CLOSE to Judy!

[@EliSlayz]

Barbra can't even compare

[@just_klowe5158]

I know what you’re missing, your pants.

[@methosimortal]

Judy came of age at MGM in the time of Lana Turner and Hedy Lamarr, meaning the other worldly goddess beauties. Judy was beautiful but she was always a very real girl. She couldn't be as beautiful as Lana Turner but then again no one could be as beautiful as Lana Turner, not even Lana Turner. It was an unrealistic standard Judy was held up to and punished when she couldn't achieve it. The whole perception of her beauty is yet another way in which the star system fucked her over.

[@moonlightstripess]

@Matthew Hamilton it was such a sad thing though that judy was forced to hear that she wasn't pretty, when in actuality she was, she just wasn't the royalty pretty that the golden age wanted. sigh. Can you imagine, they called her ugly, unglamorous?

[@alanafowler7083]

Hollywood really screwed Judy Garland over big time. Instead of getting her the help she needed, MGM just decided to shove and get her addicted to a bunch diet pills and caffeine pills. And her mother wasn't any better.

[@aveaillium8754]

True.

[@latrolettteeeeeee]

Yeah right you hypocrite. Look at Britney and Lindsay. You people will only start feeling sorry for these girls when they're under the ground.

[@jacobnorris5725]

I'd kill them all for ruined her life

[@jade5896]

MGM literally *forced* her to take diet pills and a number of others addicting her for life. And also made people follow her home to make sure she followed an extremely restrictive diet of coffee, broth soup and cigarettes to restrict her hunger while also body shaming her on set giving her extreme body issues for the rest of her life. Her mother going along with it not doing much if anything to help her, forcing her to do a number of things she didn’t want to do yet was made to anyway. So yeah, I’d say she wasn’t the most pampered Hollywood star

[@trancos7641]

And you can see it in her eyes in these scenes... she was drugged big time

[@ladychips]

her hair reminds me of aurora's from sleeping beauty

[@fydythff4921]

It's a 40s/50s style hair due and sleeping beauty is 50s style shows in the animation

[@ladychips]

@@fydythff4921 oh cool! hairstyles before wre so beautiful but im sure it took a lot of time and work something that the modern women have no time for! XD

[@melaniefulginiti8426]

i agree with you!

[@iamameliapond8559]

Melanie Fulginiti why does she keep flicking it behind her shoulders though?

[@Starkardur]

@@fydythff4921 It's 1940s take on early 1900s hairstyle as this film is supposed to take place in 1903

[@lilytrescotmsp8616]

imagine being that beautiful and talented wow

[@arthurianking9776]

but is taken advantage of...

[@marjechevarez790]

and drugged 😟

[@astridrios9450]

And with clothes on.

[@user-vn7sj5ig8w]

Sad and tragic. I thought she was beautiful inside and out. Especially her singing!

[@spoooook]

Her life was actually really tragic

[@AlehandrosArhangelos]

Technicolor technique was amazing in colours. Everything looks like a bright Disney Movie cartoon.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Αλέξανδρος Αρχάγγελος The first time I was exposed to a non Disney Golden Age Movie was the Wizard Of Oz

[@maryrudac8645]

I agree but how did they add colors though because I would love to know

[@maryrudac8645]

09_Dimas Kresna wow so cool I wish I could have been there

[@DragonHeir92]

Mary Rudac There’s a documentary on “Glorious Technicolor” narrated by Angela Lansbury. It talks about the tech and all the events surrounding the introduction of color to film. :-)

[@maryrudac8645]

DragonHeir92 wow that’s very impressive I wish we could have been born back in the 1930s to see what’s it likes for real don’t you agree

[@oliviabourne2888]

this is really good quality for 1944

[@Kaboomboo]

To this day celluloid is the highest quality of film.

[@Rich6Brew]

​@NegativeEffect- In 1944 "quality tapes" didn't exist. It was shot on film, using the Technicolor process, which produced saturated colours. The large film format is responsible for the quality at the time, and yes, it was expensive.

[@LachlanMadsen]

Recent telecine from original print/negative I’d say.

[@hoshiuno7530]

Watch Gone with the Wind a 1939 movie that has also great quality despite its time

[@liberte5847]

You're so right. Incredible remastered rendition rendering in Technicolor and stereophonic soundtrack rendition. Emmanuel from Paris France

[@Jacobcoleyray]

Hard to believe that a woman like her suffered a lot of sadness

[@ericspencer8093]

Suffering is the fuel of creativity.

[@elspethcoogan1499]

She had good times too 🌈

[@paulmacartney8266]

@@elspethcoogan1499 Not to mention the Wizard of Oz

[@jackiez8946]

Sebastien Sade id argue emotion, not specifically suffering. and suffering is certainly not justified just to be creative, that’s a destructive mentality

[@immaggiethesenilegoldenret7918]

J C YES. Her life was a study in pathos. I cannot look at her here and not think that; by this time she was good and strung out on speed...😔😠Awful.Dopey movie, anyway. Admittedly, I was never one for musicals..

[@j.patrickmciver5224]

I can't help noticing the extra at 3:15 in the blue and hot pink. She is SO invested in this moment! It really warmed my heart, it just shows that the cast was having just as much a pleasurable experience as the audience in the moment. Truly magical. So unfortunate that Judy was struggling so much mentally at this time.

[@Kubacat984]

Agreed; in the making of doc, backup dancer dorothy rae Gilmore comments they had a feeling the roles of the dancers almost felt elevated bec of the atmosphere of joy, celebration and friendship. This plot probably helped as well. Am surprised nobody mentioned the almost spookily similar recreation of this sequence for me and my shadows It looks almost exactly the same !

[@lalaland2107]

It makes scenes believable.

[@STMARTIN009]

She had a tough life. She was constantly sexually harrased and morons like her parents kept telling her she was fat and untalented. My motto is to be nice but not too nice like a housecat.A cat can be warm and affectionate but If you yell at a housecat it will ignore you most of the time. If the cat is in a mood it will scratch you for no reason at all. Be like a cat

[@PurtyPurple]

The extra's smile is contagious

[@flyboy13131]

That woman in particular adds so much to the feel of this wonderful number . I’ve always wondered who she was .. what a beautiful and natural smile and her acting is superb . She really is IN the moment , and it shows ! Does anybody know who she is ?

[@taniele84]

I love this movie. My nana is 89, Alzheimer’s and dementia. She doesn’t do much and the only thing that brings her to life are her movies. Meet me in St. Louis and ShowBoat are the two we play over and over for her. Watching this clip I realize now this will forever bring me to me my beautiful and sweet little nana sitting on the couch, suddenly lit up and almost back to life- singing at the top of lungs with her impressive tone and notes right along with Miss Judy. She is always so happy singing to this one especially. I guess it’s a magical scene for us all. It brings to life something we all have surely felt at some point in some way. That nostalgic feel of heaven on earth when the one that makes us dream at night finally noticed us or finally saw us- the flutter of the heart, the happiness- the feel of soaring- Ahhh It is definitely magical. I like to think when singing this song my nana pictures my grandpa when they were young and first really met ❤️❤️

[@maicey_t.]

What a wonderful image you conjure up. Your grandmother sounds lovely. I hope you have filmed her reaction to these movies at least once for posterity. I know I'd love to see my grandmother again the way I so fondly remembered her after she was gone. (I hope your nana is doing alright and stays around a bit longer! A lot can happen fast, and your comment was posted four months ago at the time of my response.)

[@paulinetrivago.7540]

I have a similar experience with my grandpa, he had dementia for 2 years, but the last 7 months he lived with us, he loved old country music so we played old country music on the TV, songs like elvira from the oak ridge boys, a lot of johnny cash, Linda ronstadt, all this music is imprinted in my head forever now, but one song, Corrina Corrina by Ray Peterson was his favorite song as he told me before he got dementia, he named my mom after it, and every now and again, me, my mom, and grandpa would listen to it, and he would try to sing along but he couldn't. Itll be 3 years since his death on june 15th, I still listen to all those songs, especially corrina corrina, on a regular basis, it takes me back to when he played it on his guitar as a child for me and my brother.

[@cindergirl2011]

Everytime I watch these classics I sometimes wonder what life was like during this time... Looks breathtaking compared to today. I'm sorry to hear about your nana, I'm sorry there's such diseases as Alzheimer's and dimentia. God bless her.....

[@thewheekly8]

Awww that’s so sweet ❤️ I love that comment, so sweet. I don’t blame her, they are good movies, for sure! I hope she’s still doing well (your comment is 8 months old) anyways, this comment warms my soul and my heart. Have a great day, hun! 💕

[@nostalgianeverland592]

Thank you for your comments. You are a dear!

[@funnybonejones7903]

I'm honestly so in love with the dresses. They're so beautiful!!

[@layla-talmedina5733]

Vieosphere I agree! Love them! ❤️

[@minoriruba1828]

And so modest!!

[@louisedulac912]

Yes ! And the black bodice of Judy amidst colorful dresses, it's a genius idea !

[@terrynqueen9494]

OMG! Yaaaaaaaaaaaas!

[@kirbyhatesincels917]

Minori Ruba AnD sO mOdESt.

[@alexishernan4289]

Dorothy: follow the yellow... Trolley?

[@ericshang7744]

@Deleted Account no, this is Toto went to a gala.

[@gregherried5189]

That"s funny! I love this song and the way that Judy performed it! I could watch it anytime!

[@lavictoriadesamotracia1332]

@@gregherried5189 Me too😁

[@goopsalamander657]

The yellow gas leak

[@CandyMsp-gw2qu]

@DELETED ACCOUNT it says starting Judy not Esther

[@teresasmith7391]

Judy was best female entertainer ever what those studios did to her was a disgrace I watched the movie Judy I was in tears at the end

[@gi_nattak]

Lucille Ball tho...

[@migymarasigan5220]

@@gi_nattak judy garland was more iconic than her tbh

[@gi_nattak]

@@migymarasigan5220Perhaps she is more iconic (majorly thanks to the Wizard of Oz), I certainly wouldn't argue that, but as a pure "entertainer" I would give that title to Lucille.

[@terrysmith8749]

Judy was the greatest, male or female.

[@DrMAHMMuseumAtHomeinMusic]

She was a great actress🌼🌻🌺💗👍

[@desmorgens3120]

For a film from 1944, the picture quality of this film is so good that I do not believe it was made in 1944.

[@Dean4ever]

I will write a letter for Judy Garland every day.

[@ipereiramoral]

Hair and dress goals tbh

[@prowlandsasuke]

the girl in blue with the braids is so adorable.

[@Cookies_crumbs]

prowlandsasuke - I think that is former child actor Marcia Mae Jones, in a small, uncredited role.

[@africanlogic757]

That's not real braids.

[@ixlnxs]

And the guy in the brown suit. I would.

[@ericspencer8093]

She did this scene in one take, with no rehearsals.

[@latrolettteeeeeee]

SPEED

[@imwishingyougodspeedglory7438]

Doubtful this is a musical elaborate numbers in 1944 when they had to shoot on film which was super expensive. Maybe a day or even one rehearsal pre shoot and maybe one take, but I call BS on no rehearsal time

[@HattieMcDanielonaMoon]

Of course they had rehearsals...

[@DaveTexas]

These idiotic comments need to stop. This was NOT done in "one take." There are nine different camera set-ups in this clip here. As they only had one Technicolor camera to work with, a different shot means everything was stopped, the camera and lights were adjusted for the next shot, and production would start again. It would take hours to film a couple of minutes this way. Saying it was one take shows that you not only don’t know what a "take" is, but also that you lack the intellectual capacity to process what you see with your own eyes. There was obviously plenty of rehearsal. Anyone who thinks otherwise knows nothing about how films are made. Stop spreading stupid misinformation. If you don’t know what you’re talking about, it’s best to keep quiet, or else you make yourself look like a fool.

[@STMARTIN009]

That is talent.

[@ronbenoit5237]

I've seen the woman in blue (next to Judy) in several old movies, she also danced. Don't know her name, but she was a featured background player. Had a nice smile!

[@Ajbgaming34]

ron benoit Marcia Mae Jones?

[@ronbenoit5237]

@@Ajbgaming34 The woman I mean looks like Virginia Christine with dark hair, but it's not Virginia.

[@kadejito1]

Hmm, I just noticed her too (in this movie). She really did have a spectacular smile.

[@ronbenoit5237]

@@kadejito1 She was a friend of someone, she was always somewhere close to the star and had a good amount of time on screen.

[@paulmcgraw3210]

According to IMDB, the girl in blue on the trolley was Charlotte Hunter www.imdb.com/name/nm0402751/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t26

[@yogatonga7529]

Why was EVERYTHING more beautiful in the past?

[@cosplaysbygus]

It might not have been filmed in one take, but from 1:14 to 3:10 it was. It's amazing how Judy managed to record all this without making mistakes, not to mention that dubbing a song is not easy, even if it's in her own voice. Today's movies are nothing like that, full of crazy cuts and angles. Old Hollywood was amazing, even if on the other hand it ended up with so many wonderful artists like Judy herself. Resting in peace this legend is 💜

[@maicey_t.]

I've literally never noticed that was all one continuous shot. Awesome.

[@blacky93able]

My Judy Garland's favourite song. RIP Judy (1922-1969).

[@kimbasciano_]

Judy Garland was such an beautiful person & had an amazing voice

[@bms3928]

I agree entirely

[@nativegerry335]

The WWII was still going on when this movie was released. Wonder how it was recieved then?

[@srehtaef1824]

The Gumm sisters all died so young. They all seemed to suffer horrendous fates. Judy Garland is such a gorgeous woman ...I never understood the harsh criticism "ugly" she was truly beautiful and a pleasure to watch

[@danielandlucycartoonsmadne5885]

Why would Hollywood treat a wonderful talented actress so badly??? She deserved so much better!! I hope Judy feels better over the rainbow

[@libbysinclair4342]

I like how at the end she stops singing and sits back down awkwardly lol

[@ravengirlforever3183]

My God she could sing. No one holds a scene like Judy. This is one of our favourite Christmas films. Just perfect. They don't make them like this anymore. She was so beautiful.

[@Lia-zm1hj]

R.I.P Frances Ethel Gumm 10.06.1922 - 22.06.1969 😇

[@RyeMOE]

12 days after her BDay young. 😔😔😢😢

[@Verbsdescribeus]

Judy Garland s legacy is forever! I discovered her work in the movies and music in the 90s!

[@stevedyer6252]

When people today ask why these classic movies were so popular and still dazzle audiences .....you can show them this -- such amazing talent in all phases -- cinematography, music and lyrics, sound, lighting ...everything. And the masterful direction of Vincent Minnelli and... the magnificent Judy Garland -- this ladies and gentlemen... is why these movies endure

[@classichollywoodfan]

very well said.

[@latrolettteeeeeee]

youre not straight

[@andrea22213]

No-one writes lyrics like this these days. Fantastic.

[@SaxonC]

andrea22213 back when music was music and only the talented wrote and performed these timeless classics. Back then, songs were stories put to music

[@ElizaHamilton1780]

andrea22213 You must not listen to much music in the first place, so what do you know, exactly?

[@JJ-19874]

Theresa A. We know that “music” these days isn’t music anymore

[@jodywilke4642]

Theresa A. It's true! Nobody has the talent, sophistication, or anything else to write music like this, anymore--or to make wonderful movies like this, anymore. And please tell us, if you're such an expert on music, fill the rest of us in. What do YOU listen to?😒💒

[@ferrivera7159]

Ugh here we go

[@robertgbarcenasjr9559]

This is how it feels to fall in love, no matter your age. Everything is a Judy Garland musical.

[@franknberry333]

This makes me want to go out and buy a big fancy hat

[@bernadettehill2418]

You don't hear quality music like this hardly anymore.

[@mainbitch5098]

You don’t seem to listen to music that was made this decade. And probably the only reference to morden music is soundcloud rappers.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Bernadette Hill Which is why I find keeping up with music trends so complicated for me these days

[@moosesgalore]

there arent any fucking trolleys to sing in and about on because all the white people moved out to the suburbs

[@neaspirea3125]

Ok boomer

[@hashiramasayan162]

Bernadette Hill if they ever made another song like this now, it would be accompanied by scantily clad half naked women and non stop swearing lyrics

[@sandyhawkins9279]

It's not just her singing and beauty that made her so special, she a spark of something special that grabbed your heart, maybe it was her acting skills, but I think it was really her personality.

[@maicey_t.]

Wish they still made movies like this. I'm always blown away by the technicolor. Everything is so vibrant and beautiful, it's like a dream.

[@Courageouswolftarot]

Judy was beautiful inside and out, I wish Hollywood wasn’t so hard on her, she’s so skinny here! That voice just, their is no words to describe how she made me feel as a kid growing up. Mesmerizing voice! A timeless beauty. Your soul and music will live forever in everyone’s heart Judy! You’re my idol and an inspiration to all. ♥️

[@FallenAngel9979]

Judy isn’t skinny. She was just slim.

[@aarongranda7825]

Hollywood really ground up people in those days. The beautiful art created came at a human cost.

[@jamien.5528]

This song and songs from I Love Melvin and Singing in the rain give me so much joy and euphoria. I’m so happy they exist

[@jamien.5528]

Jane Same! I wanna be friends with you we have the same music tastes omg

[@alicegray9216]

SAME SAME SAME THESE 3

[@marcellop3163]

I did my quarantine watching again all these classic Hollywood movies from the 30s 40s 50s I used to watch with my mother when I was a little kid, and I have to say...what a beautiful display of talent, actors were terrific back then, they could sing, dance, act, they were good looking, no comparison with this CGI Marvel Hollywood we have today, that was the real Hollywood, when movies could really make you dream. I watch scenes like this and I have goosebumps.

[@whateverittakes5572]

I think you will find that many people in the industry distance themselves from Marvel Studios as Hollywood tends to hate Marvel. So keep Marvel out of it. Old movies are great, but they do sometimes use visual effects.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I have a soft spot for a bit of both Hollywood now and then

[@amandalove1987]

Starting at 1:14 an almost 2 minute stretch of uncut camera work, a miracle to see in these days of the split-second editing and pacing technique!

[@BillofRights1951]

one of the great triumphal movie musical scenes of all time. Essentially perfect. And magical. thank you vincente minelli and arthur freed

[@windstorm1000]

Agreed its perfect! And wears its crown like a musical souffle!

[@lc6067]

And most of all, the great Judy Garland. ❤️

[@BillofRights1951]

@William Brynn you're right ...just read recently he was personally NOT a great guy. There's an old saying about creative temperaments being hard to bear...why is that so often the case?

[@BillofRights1951]

@@lc6067 Oops thanks....Couldn't have happened without her! The 'it' girl of all time.

[@sidneyburch2457]

If only life were as beautiful as Technicolor.

[@thehair1474]

One of the most brilliant performances given by Judy. She was at her best directed by Minnelli. Looks wise and vocally.

[@ernestbennett376]

Notice how Judy is the only person NOT wearing a hat in this scene.

[@deb-1558]

Rebellious Judy! 😂

[@AlphonsodeBarbo]

That was a wonderful era!

[@Verbsdescribeus]

the movie premiered in 1944, but the theme is St. Louis of the year 1916 :)

[@fosbury68]

Single shot from 1:14 to 3:12. Then another single shot from 3:12 to 3:46 as the camera slowly pulls back from the closeup and the song concludes. Minnelli and his Cinematographer George Fosley created a masterpiece.

[@phaffner4106]

Mr. Minnelli framed Judy BEAUTIFULLY on film didn't he ? Every frame of her was beautifully shot ! She was phenomenal . Truly.

[@drstranger7430]

[PASSENGERS] Clang, clang, clang went the trolley Ding, ding, ding went the bell Zing, zing, zing went my heartstrings As we started for Huntington Dell Chug, chug, chug went the motor Bump, bump, bump went the brakes Thump, thump, thump went my heartstrings As we glided by Huntington Lake The day was bright, the air was sweet The smell of honeysuckle charmed me off my feet I had to sing but couldn't squeak In fact, I felt so good I couldn't even speak Buzz, buzz, buzz went the buzzer Time for all to disembark Time to fall went my heartstrings As we got off at Huntington Park As we got off at Huntington Park (Verse) [ESTHER] With my high-starched collar and my high-topped shoes And my hair piled high upon my head I went to lose a jolly Hour on the trolley And lost my heart instead

[@dovbarleib3256]

There was no "Huntington Park or Lake" on the Lindell trolley from Kaiser Wilhelm Blvd which today is known as Kingshighway in S. Louis. That street name was changed during WW1 for obvious reasons.

[@houssamakouire2112]

You are the best thenk you from algeria y love the golden âge of Hollywood usa algeria for ever bay

[@laurenhannigan2940]

@@dovbarleib3256 The movie is set in 1903/1904, 10 years before the war

[@dovbarleib3256]

@@laurenhannigan2940 Yes, I know. The Trolley line that this song is about was either between Kensington, where the Smith movie family and the boy next door lived, in Near N. St Louis and Lindell on Kaiser Wilhelm Blvd., or it was the Lindell line from Kaiser Wilhelm Blvd to the De Baliviere entrance to the World's Fair. One of those two trolley lines. Kensington Ave to Lindell was a 1 1/2 to 2 mile distance on Kaiser Wilhelm Blvd. From K. Wilhelm to De Baliviere was another 3 miles on Lindell.

[@dovbarleib3256]

@@laurenhannigan2940 And as I mentioned above, Kaiser Wilhelm Blvd had its name changed to Kingshighway during WW1 for obvious reasons.

[@mattdeans9873]

My gosh, even on KZbin the magic explodes from the screen. Having recorded it beforehand, watch the subtle brilliance of emotion in every word as she lip-syncs to her own recording. Judy was the greatest of the great.

[@brendanlucas4316]

Judy's hair looks so smooth!

[@gregedgar6012]

It's a very good wig. She wore them through out the film.

[@bruh666]

this song never fails to put a smile on my face when I'm sad

[@Circa1628]

You can practically hear Liza Minnelli being conceived during this song

[@summerrose7286]

Liza and Lorna inherited their mother's talent for singing and performing.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Summer Rose I hope to see Lorna someday if she does a show at Musical Theatre West in Long Beach or La Mirada Theater

[@unequalledflame]

Judy's look at 1:10-pure thirst

[@terrysmith8749]

Summer Rose, As Judy once said, Lorna's my singer and Liza's my dancer. And Joe i'm not sure about yet. She said that during an interview on the 1st anniversary of "the greatest evening in show business history", Judy at Carnegie Hall. It was a radio interview on April 23, 1962. I think it aired from New York. If you're a Judy fan and would like to hear it, with some research, you may be able to find it. It is a great interview.

[@terrysmith8749]

WHAT?

[@ElvisLivesUpstairs]

It's sad ber life was marred by addiction and insecurity. Judy Garland was very talented.

[@elizabethmarinas2475]

Judy garland did a great job singing the trolley song she has a very beautiful voice

[@kl3321]

Two takeaways from this: 1. Judy Garland was perfection 2. Trollies (or whatever they're riding on) were TERRIFYING

[@seamusmaye791]

I really hope people see this comment! I recently saw this movie with my best friend and let me tell you the goosebumps We had watching this film, though a tad outdated, Judy’s voice is completely timeless. We were so mesmerized by the her presence, the perfect 1940’s harmonies, and the color that popped out with technicolor so we were glued to our seats and wouldn’t even move for refills. Also cause those reclining chairs they recently added were super comfy! It’s a must watch to see on the big screen, you wouldn’t believe how much I was lost with words trying to describe how great it was!

[@alicegray9216]

you are so lucky a theater near you played this

[@lindamcdonald4563]

Thank YOU Judy Garland For Sharing Your BLESSING You are Still Tugging On Our Heart Strings !

[@lunar2462]

0:57 - 1:05! Nobody harmonizes like the old Hollywood studio background singers.

[@danielanderson65]

All done in one take... so awesome

[@EJP286CRSKW]

Nonsense. This is urban myth. Look at all the cuts. Look at all the camera angles. How many Technicolour cameras dos you think there were in Hollywood? Let alone MGM?

[@iamameliapond8559]

EJP this was not done in one take, ridiculous statement

[@maxmusic5380]

Daniel Anderson there are long takes but not completely uncut

[@EJP286CRSKW]

X Y There are 8 or 9 different shots, count 'em, and Garland is in all but two of them. Most of the actual singing by Garland is one long take, with a cut to CU at the close where Tom Drake appears sitting down. No wrong words, and not recorded on this set.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Daniel Anderson The first time I noticed was Judy Davis recreating the scene in Life with Judy Garland!

[@MalloryNewcomb]

I remember looking up Judy as an 11 year old girl after watching The Wizard of Oz probably 100 times… Took my breath away when I saw pictures of her in this movie & how incredible she looked with this straight, long hair. I was like “oh my she’s all grown up!” and I wanted to look like her

[@latrolettteeeeeee]

lol no

[@marklauzon186]

What the hell IS it that makes me smile from ear to ear with this Song??? I just ADORE it! Its catchy and happy and She is Perfect!!

[@user-mn4kg3jb4j]

The very gracious, legendary and the very beautiful and extremely talented person Judy Garland really liked the very talented actress, singer and dancer Doris Day's singing voice. Judy Garland told Doris Day that she should record the beautiful and classic song written and composed in 1938 for the 1939 MGM classic movie The Wizard of Oz! Judy Garland and Doris Day are the only two people who can do that beautiful song justice! Thank you for posting and sharing this classic performance!

[@gabrieladerre2862]

Judy was always beautiful! She was especially so in this movie! That poor, sweet, talented, precious woman! I hope that she found the love and peace on the other side, that she craved throughout her life.

[@deborahscott7026]

Watching Me and My Shadows makes this scene heart breaking for me. What this woman went through in her life, she was only 22 here and she was taking pills like there’s no tomorrow. What a beautiful and talented woman she was, inside and out. I wish I could’ve seen her live. I’m glad she’s in a better place now

[@amanderik]

If you are ever despair about humanity and our propensity to screw things up terribly, watch this movie and be reminded that glorious people exist and we often do wonderful things.

[@acalia_sariah]

Judy is the most beautiful and most talented lady ever!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@joyunicycle]

At Six Flags, whenever my sisters and I went on the trolley we broke out singing this song.

[@amandaschaefer3786]

This is my favorite song in the whole movie!

[@manuelorozco7760]

Amanda Schaefer Mine too tied with Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

[@sfabian43]

Sorry wonderful as this is Have yourself a very merry Christmas for me

[@StamfordBridge]

This is just like my daily commute on the subway.

[@MadameTamma]

I wish the whole movie was like this. Fun and colorful song time with Judy Garland on public transport

[@manuelorozco7760]

I agree. I was not a fan of the Halloween scenes

[@vonalysongreg2780]

man, I'm an old soul indeed.. and i love every part when people starts go sing along together.. what i picture of harmony among smiling people..

[@danbrockettDOP]

This film is the apotheosis of the studio system. Huge mega talented stars in front of and behind the cameras. Everything about it is pretty much the definition of musical cinema. Probably Judy's most accomplished and iconic performance besides the obvious. I'm not even that into musicals but this one was genius.

[@latrolettteeeeeee]

youre not straight

[@bostonblackie9503]

Why isn't public transport like this nowadays?! PS: Apparently Judy knocked this out in one take.

[@martilives3694]

So sad she felt she wasn’t beautiful...she was gorgeous and never saw it..and her voice alone kicked the asses of all those Hollywood starlets

[@ATEReacts]

The Trolley Song Judy Garland With my high starched-collar and my high-topped shoes And my hair piled high upon my head I went to lose a jolly hour on the trolley And lost my heart instead With his light brown derby and his bright green tie He was quite the handsomest of men I started to yen so I counted to ten Then I counted to ten again Clang, clang, clang went the trolley Ding, ding, ding went the bell Zing, zing, zing went my heart strings From the moment I saw him I fell Chug, chug, chug went the motor Bump, bump, bump went the brake Thump, thump, thump went my heart strings When he smiled I could feel the car shake He tipped his hat, and took a seat He said he hoped he hadn't stepped upon my feet He asked my name, I held my breath I couldn't speak because he scared me half to death Buzz, buzz, buzz went the buzzer Plop, plop, plop went the wheels Stop, stop, stop went my heart strings As he started to go then I started to know how it feels When the universe reels The day was bright, the air was sweet The smell of honeysuckle charmed you off your feet You tried to sing, but couldn't squeak In fact you loved him so you couldn't even speak Buzz, buzz, buzz went the buzzer Plop, plop, plop went the wheels Stop, stop, stop went my heart strings As he started to leave I took hold of his sleeve with my hand And as if it were planned He stayed on with me and it was grand just to stand With his hand holding mine to the end of the line

[@windstorm1000]

Minneli frames this great song, breathtaking Technicolor and Judy's amazing talent w true love and joy. One cannot help but catch the energy. Film at its finest!

[@65wiseman]

Judy made so much money - for everyone else.

[@Yasyyyyy]

Não sei explicar o quanto sou apaixonada pelas músicas, filmes, musicais e moda dos anos 40/50 e enfim. É tudo tão simples, lindo, mas tão bem elaborado, se não fosse pelos preconceitos da época, adoraria viver neste tempo ✨❤️

[@Lili-hb8mf]

Eu tbm parece que as pessoas eram mais simples e felizes. Vc sabe o nome desse filme? Já assisti algumas cenas desse filme, mas não consegui descobrir o nome.

[@laurafruet3495]

​@@Lili-hb8mfEm português é "Agora Seremos Felizes". Tem em algum streaming, só não lembro qual. Cresci assistindo esse, é lindo e vale muito a pena!

[@staceylarsuel2841]

It just does my heart good to see Judy Garland's happy performances!! They are addicting. I can watch them for hrs

[@sylviagrice4140]

Judy’s parts in this song are beautiful

[@theresacarmody702]

A lovely fun movie .The fellah on the trolley song who turned round and started singing was very handsome

[@yanndick]

2020 : 76 years "old" and still splendid to watch. What will our current box-office hits look like in 76 years from now...?

[@krystalrio6802]

They way they do now.. trash..

[@tadimaggio]

I'd love to know who calls out "Hiya, Judy!", at 2:28. (Judy's character's name in the film is "Esther"). Maybe that person is a stand-in for the millions of people -- I am certainly one of them -- who would like to call out across the decades to this lady with the golden talent, and tell her how much beauty and joy her films and recordings have brought into all of our lives.

[@simplystreeptacular]

He's actually saying "Hiya, Johnny!" (as in John Truitt). This is an absolutely lovely thought though!!!

[@davidwhitten2097]

@@simplystreeptacular Yeah, I keep reading on other websites that the actual words yelled were "Hiya Johnny" but it does NOT sound like "Johnny" at all, the vowel sound sounds like it is "oo" is in the word "rule" or "clue" not the "ah" sound in Johnny. It certainly sounds like "JUDY" to my ears. Or at least "Joonie"!!! Maybe it was purposely added as an "inside joke" at the studio?? And does anyone in the entire film EVER refer to John Truitt as "Johnny"?

[@MB-wx2jp]

Judy Garland looks stunning in this movie.

[@DrMAHMMuseumAtHomeinMusic]

🌼🌻🌺💗🌸💚

[@jgordon7719]

right, so this is how you know that youtube is listening to your conversations. I would NEVER search for this video, yet it pops up on my feed because it was being watched at my house.

[@achannel3412]

I can’t believe my grandpa was a baby when this movie came out. It’s amazing

[@knparks1919]

She was so talented and a great beauty!! I wish Hollywood had treated her better :(

[@baby_grogu]

Watching this clip of Judy Garland makes me realize what a great job Renée Zellweger did in the movie Judy. Zellweger’s singing voice during the film sounded almost exactly like this!

[@MilesParker475]

I love her voice and she’s so adorable since the wizard of oz

[@jamien.5528]

I could listen to this song forever and ever and ever :)

[@janeEyreAddict]

I wish movies looked like this now

[@carloshugogeib7961]

Everything so inocent, so happy, colourful, lots of happy faces, winderful melodies and the little Judy became big!! Those were the times you let the theatre singing a happy melody!! I'm longing it.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Carlos Hugo Geib Even I wish my screening yesterday had a big audience singing along

[@garycarpenter6433]

This is one of my favorite movies 🎥 I've always wanted to go back to that day in time at the turn of the century just to see what its like in those days before we have what we got today

[@jessieacosta2833]

I am not from this era when this movie came out but oh I love judy garland and this song is my favorite to listen while I run and skate

[@ivyfayegreen8057]

Isn't it funny how everything comes alive when Judy starts to sing🙂

[@DavidGee88]

My mum used to sing this song with this unbridled joy

[@sequoyah59]

There are no movie endings in life. Mostvtimes are not even close. Twould be that it were so. Even the color is heart lifting!

[@user-di3gm1mb6t]

Can't believe it's a movie from 75 yeas ago~

[@manuelorozco7760]

秋月泊京 My Aunt And I saw a screening yesterday for the occasion at my local Cinemark