72 Beloved Films With Surprising Location Sets Across the U.S.

Although Judy Garland shone brightly in The Wizard of Oz, her performance in the 1944 classic Meet Me in St. Louis is equally enchanting. As the name suggests, the film is set in Missouri. This iconic film gifted the world timeless melodies like “The Trolley Song,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and “The Boy Next Door.”

Despite battling numerous personal challenges, Judy Garland’s portrayal in Meet Me in St. Louis was stellar, contributing to its status as the second top-grossing film of that year. This cinematic masterpiece, which enriched MGM and Warner Bros., was acknowledged for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance, earning a place in the Library of Congress in 1994.