A captivating musical set in St. Louis at the time of the 1903 World’s Fair. The story tells of a family who are crushed to learn that their father has accepted a transfer to New York City. The five children don’t want to leave their friends, or, most of all, miss the fair. The family upheaval and the final resolution of the story, make an unforgettable, heart-warming movie. Based on the novel by Sally Benson and starring Judy Garland and Margaret O’Brien.
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ACMI Identifier
302344
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Literature → American literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)