The Harvey Girls
“It's Blazing, Blistering Romance... in the wide open spaces!”
Synopsis
On a train trip out west to become a mail-order bride, Susan Bradley meets a cheery crew of young women traveling out to open a "Harvey House" restaurant at a remote whistle-stop.
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The Harvey Girls - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-27
Top Cast
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Judy Garland
Susan Bradley
John Hodiak
Ned Trent
Ray Bolger
Chris Maule
Angela Lansbury
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Preston Foster
Judge Sam Purvis
Virginia O'Brien
Alma from Ohio
Kenny Baker
Terry O'Halloran
Marjorie Main
Sonora Cassidy
Chill Wills
H.H. Hartsey
Selena Royle
Miss Bliss
Cyd Charisse
Deborah Andrews
Mary Moder
Specialty Performer (uncredited)
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Conductor (uncredited)
Eve Whitney
Dance-Hall Girl (uncredited)
Thelma Joel
Dance-Hall Girl (uncredited)
Ruth Brady
Ethel
Jack Lambert
Marty Peters
Edward Earle
Jed Adams
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sidney
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Beloin, Nathaniel Curtis, Harry Crane, James O'Hanlon, Samson Raphaelson
- Original Score
- Lennie Hayton, Conrad Salinger
- Original Title
- The Harvey Girls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sidney
Edmund Beloin, Nathaniel Curtis, Harry Crane, James O'Hanlon, Samson Raphaelson, Samuel Hopkins Adams, Eleanore Griffin, William Rankin, Johnny Mercer, Kay Van Riper
Lennie Hayton, Conrad Salinger
George J. Folsey
Albert Akst
Arthur Freed
Department Leadership Roster
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Albert Akst
Editor
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Fred Valles
Costume Design
George Sidney
Director
Edmund Beloin
Screenplay
Nathaniel Curtis
Screenplay
Harry Crane
Screenplay
James O'Hanlon
Screenplay
Samson Raphaelson
Screenplay
Arthur Freed
Producer
Lennie Hayton
Original Music Composer
Conrad Salinger
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Harvey Girls
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What is The Harvey Girls about?
On a train trip out west to become a mail-order bride, Susan Bradley meets a cheery crew of young women traveling out to open a "Harvey House" restaurant at a remote whistle-stop.
Who directed The Harvey Girls?
The Harvey Girls was directed by George Sidney.
Who stars in The Harvey Girls?
The principal cast of The Harvey Girls includes Judy Garland, John Hodiak, Ray Bolger, Angela Lansbury, Preston Foster.
When was The Harvey Girls released and how long is it?
The Harvey Girls was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Harvey Girls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Harvey Girls was composed by Lennie Hayton, Conrad Salinger.
Is The Harvey Girls based on a book or true story?
The Harvey Girls is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Samuel Hopkins Adams".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Harvey Girls?
The Harvey Girls holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).