FILM SCREENINGS

Meet Me in St. Louis

1944. USA. Directed by Vincente Minnelli. Screenplay by Irving Brecher, Fred F. Finklehoffe, based on the book by Sally Benson. With Judy Garland. In this all-American musical about a year in the life of a St. Louis family at the beginning of the twentieth century, Minnelli transforms child actor Garland into a mature performer by highlighting the natural simplicity in her acting and singing. This first collaboration between director and star would lead to three more films—and a six-year marriage. 113 min.