Meet Me in St. Louis (1959 film)

Meet Me in St. Louis is a 1959 American telemovie. It was a remake of the 1944 film Meet Me in St. Louis.

Herbert Ross was a choreographer.

Cast

 * Tab Hunter as John Truett
 * Jane Powell as Esther Smith
 * Walter Pidgeon as Mr. Alonzo Smith
 * Jeanne Crain as Rose Smith
 * Reta Shaw as Katey - Maid
 * Ed Wynn as Grandpa
 * Myrna Loy as Mrs. Anna Smith
 * Patty Duke as 'Tootie' Smith
 * Kelly Brown as Lon Smith
 * Donald Symington as Warren Sheffield
 * Ginger McManus as Agnes Smith
 * Dickie Olsen as Johnny
 * Lois Nettleton as Lucille Ballard

Production
Tab Hunter's fee was $20,000.

Reception
According to Variety "The tv adaptation wrapped up the sentiment in a tunefully sparkling package that carried the good humor over the full two hours. If the play sagged dramatically in spots, it was only for a moment and then was rolling on the tracks again."

The show was a ratings success with an average share of 32.