Little Nellie Kelly

Love Judy Garland movies and this is another one that shows off her singing, acting and dancing talents. Great actress that was treated badly by the studio big wigs and left us too soon. A truly great talent.

Judy Garland worked very hard to play both mother Nellie Kelly and daughter Little Nellie Kelly in this movie-and it shows! Her performance is both flawless and a treat for Garland fans. She dances, acts and sings very well. (Look for a brief "Singing in the Rain" by Garland toward the end of the picture; this movie was adapted from a play by George M. Cohan.) I honestly don't understand why the movie is out of print and not yet on DVD!This movie has the only death scene Garland ever performed in the movies. A tearjerker! The mother Nellie Kelly dies just after giving birth to her daughter.The movie tells the story of the Kelly family beginning in Ireland circa 1900. Nellie has fallen in love with her beau and they marry much to the chagrin of Nellie's stubborn father played by Charles Winninger. (His acting is extremely convincing, too.) They travel to America and the story continues with a fine view of the Irish immigrant experience. The Saint Patrick's Day parade scene positively shines!There is also a good deal of time spent fleshing out the relationships between the members of this small family. The father of the first Nellie fights stubbornly with his son-in-law through the years. (He doesn't mind mooching off them, however, with never a thank you whatsoever.)Overall, I recommend this movie for any Garland fan as well as fans of the M-G-M musicals. The detail of the family relationships and the immigrant experience make this a very noteworthy movie, especially when added to Judy Garland's incredible flair for acting so convincingly, singing and dancing!

I like this movie. I have seen it many times and since I am a huge Judy Garland fan, it seemed like a good choice for my home film library.While the plot is fairly simple and typical of the formula employed by MGM during the WWII era, it is enjoyable fluff enhanced by a few musical numbers featuring young Judy who had a beautiful voice even early in her career that was augmented by personality, youthful radiance, and talent. The story centers on the youthful escapades of Nellie, a teen who has been raised by her maternal grandfather and her NYC policeman father since her mother died in childbirth. While not as complex as her role in Presenting Lily Mars where she blossoms into a more adult role, Judy as the perpetual ingenue growing up is oddly satisfying, but it is Garland's singing in this one that sealed the deal for me.This film is in decent though not remastered condition.

I wish I could say I loved this film but the most I can swear to is that I grew to begrudgingly like it by the end (after an extremely rocky start). Whenever Judy Garland is on screen it's a delight. Whenever Charles Winninger (playing her miserable malcontent father/grandfather) is front and center it's akin to a dirge of hostility. Getting past his overbearing character/performance takes far too much work. It's especially disconcerting because not a few sources claim this is a musical comedy. Unfortunately, there's far too little music to begin with and it's short on comedy, never mind any whimsy (as declared on the DVD jacket!). The problem with the story is far too much emphasis is placed on the father/grandfather running roughshod over the lives of his daughter and then his granddaughter. Just calling him a ne'er-do-well doesn't do him justice. He is at all times a manipulative, shiftless, tyrant who actively seeks to ruin the lives of two women and the men they fall in love with. The fact that this lying scheming reprobate continuously gets away with hurting these people is astonishing, especially considering this is supposed to be a musical comedy based on a Broadway hit. How is any of this funny? Abuse is never a laughing matter. To consider that type of destructive behavior amusing is a cause for concern. But the most any of the other characters will say about him is that he is "strict, with a bad temper," or "you're a ridiculous old man."I've changed my mind. Every time I think about this movie I can't get past that domineering old coot willing to do anything to destroy the happiness of his family just to suit himself. "In my home I'm king!"Highlights are Judy singing It's a Great Day for the Irish, A Pretty Girl Milking Her Cow, and a great rendition of Singin' in the Rain.

Little Nellie Kelly is a wonderful example of how talented Judy Garland was. She was just 18 years old when she starred as a Young Irish beauty who falls in love with George Murphy, marries and dies in Child Birth. Then Garland plays her own 16 year old daughter Little Nellie and she did it brilliantly. One of the most lavish numbers in this film is "Nellie Kelly I Love You". Garland sings "Singin' In The Rain" just 12 years before Gene Kelly and her version is dynamite. As Wife Nellie She gets her first kiss and as child Nellie struggles to understand why her father (Murphy) and Grandfather (Charles Winninger) don't get along. This film proves that Dorothy was capable of enchanting an audinence as an adult movie Actress.If you have only seen one film of Judy Garland then you have to see this one. You will fall in love with Judy while she falls in love on screen.Little Nellie Kelly is a charmer in the Grand tradition. Based on a 1920's Broadway Musical this MGM hit features music by George M. Cohen.Kimberly Loeffler, Forever a Judy Fan!

I love Judy Garland and musicals. The story is sweet and music is fun

Excellent, Garland sings SINGIN IN THE RAIN

It’s great movies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great movie but I didn’t receive the book

A must for any Judy Garland fan. Region free. Picture and sound quality OK.

nice film Judy garland plays two parts an Irish immigrant wife, then her daughter and sings, Singin in the rain,Nellie is a darling,Nellie Kellie i love you,and the best song . its a great day for the Irish.good sound and picture quality no extras.all so plays on my region 2 player

Good film. Judy Garland play 2 part. In this movie Judy shows his dramatic side.. wonderful in the dead scene! great songs.... including singing in the rain! Judy very sweet... and her "grandpa" very funny!

very good condition, quick delivery, thoroughly enjoyed and will watch again and again