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Meet Me in St. Louis | “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” In one of the most poignant moments ever captured on film, Judy Garland (as Esther Smith) sings “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to comfort her younger sister Tootie, played by Margaret O’Brien. What many people don’t realize is that this scene in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) is the first time the song was ever performed — this film is where the now-beloved holiday classic originated. The songwriter, Hugh Martin, initially wr

415K views · 25K reactions | MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS ('44) stands out as one of the most outstanding collaborations between director Vincente Minnelli and producer Arthur Freed and is often credited for launching the Golden Age of the MGM musical. #FeelGoodfilms | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

The character of Tootie, played by Margaret O'Brien, was based on MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS ('44) author Sally Benson when she was a child. See O'Brien and Judy Garland in this Christmas classic today at 4pm ET. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM