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Little Nellie Kelly
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Little Nellie Kelly

1940-11-22 · 99 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Family

Nellie Kelly, the daughter of Irish immigrants, patches up differences between her father and maternal grandfather while rising to the top on Broadway.

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Directors
Norman Taurog
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Judy GarlandJudy GarlandNellie Kelly / Little Nellie Kelly
George MurphyGeorge MurphyJerry Kelly
Charles WinningerCharles WinningerMichael Noonan
Douglas McPhailDouglas McPhailDennis Fogarty
Arthur ShieldsArthur ShieldsTimothy Fogarty
Rita PageRita PageMary Fogarty
Forrester HarveyForrester HarveyMoriarity
James BurkeJames BurkeSergeant McGowan
George WattsKeevan
Ernie AlexanderExpectant Father (uncredited)
Bill ArmstrongIreland Crony (uncredited)
Hooper AtchleyHooper AtchleyPolice Surgeon (uncredited)
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordMiss Wilson (uncredited)
Margaret BertMiss Deane (uncredited)
Edward BibyParty Guest (uncredited)
Henry BlairYoung Dennis Fogarty (uncredited)
Sven Hugo BorgSven Hugo BorgImmigrant at Citizenship Ceremony (uncredited)
Robert BradfordSinger (uncredited)
James CarlisleParty Guest (uncredited)
Larry CliffordIrish Crony in Pub (uncredited)

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