Little Nellie Kelly(1940)
Little Nellie Kelly Synopsis
Nellie Kelly, the daughter of Irish immigrants, patches up differences between her father and maternal grandfather while rising to the top on Broadway.
Little Nellie Kelly (1940) is a comedy and family film directed by Norman Taurog, released on November 22, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Judy Garland, George Murphy, Charles Winninger and Douglas McPhail. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Taurog
- Writers:
- George M. Cohan, Jack McGowan
- Producers:
- Arthur Freed
- Cinematographer:
- Ray June
- Composer:
- Roger Edens
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Little Nellie Kelly (1940) Trailer
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Little Nellie Kelly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Judy Garland
as Nellie Kelly / Little Nellie Kelly
George Murphy
as Jerry Kelly
Charles Winninger
as Michael Noonan
Douglas McPhail
as Dennis Fogarty
Arthur Shields
as Timothy Fogarty
Rita Page
as Mary Fogarty
- Forrester Harvey
Forrester Harvey
as Moriarity
James Burke
as Sergeant McGowan
- George Watts
George Watts
as Keevan
- Ernie Alexander
Ernie Alexander
as Expectant Father (uncredited)
- Bill Armstrong
Bill Armstrong
as Ireland Crony (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
as Police Surgeon (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Norman Taurog, written by George M. Cohan and Jack McGowan, produced by Arthur Freed.
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Little Nellie Kelly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Little Nellie Kelly – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Little Nellie Kelly?
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The main cast of Little Nellie Kelly (1940) includes Judy Garland, George Murphy, Charles Winninger, Douglas McPhail and Arthur Shields. The film was directed by Norman Taurog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Little Nellie Kelly released?
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Little Nellie Kelly was released on November 22, 1940 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Little Nellie Kelly worth watching?
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Little Nellie Kelly (1940) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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