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Little Nellie Kelly

Nellie, a lively Irish woman, defies her family's expectations by marrying Jerry Kelly and starting a new life in New York, causing her father to worry about being left behind.

In this heartwarming drama, a young Irish woman named Nellie falls deeply in love with Jerry Kelly, despite her father's strong disapproval.

Info about Little Nellie Kelly

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: United States, Nov 22, 1940

Production Country: United States

Budget: $718,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Family, Musical

Main 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 WattsGeorge WattsKeevan
Ernie AlexanderErnie AlexanderExpectant Father (uncredited)
Hooper AtchleyHooper AtchleyPolice Surgeon (uncredited)
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordMiss Wilson (uncredited)
Margaret BertMargaret BertMiss Deane (uncredited)
Edward BibyEdward BibyParty Guest (uncredited)
Henry BlairHenry BlairYoung Dennis Fogarty (uncredited)
Sven Hugo BorgSven Hugo BorgImmigrant at Citizenship Ceremony (uncredited)
James CarlisleJames CarlisleParty Guest (uncredited)
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanCommissioner O'Brien (uncredited)
Vondell DarrVondell DarrDancing Girl (uncredited)
Tom DillonTom DillonFather Malone (uncredited)
George GuhlGeorge GuhlPostman (uncredited)
Charles HaltonCharles HaltonSecond Judge (uncredited)
Edward HearnEdward HearnSecond Court Clerk (uncredited)
George HoaglandGeorge HoaglandParty Guest (uncredited)
Robert HomansRobert HomansDooley Pub Owner (uncredited)
Shep HoughtonShep HoughtonParty Guest (uncredited)
Robert Emmett KeaneRobert Emmett KeaneDr. Walton (uncredited)
Milton KibbeeMilton KibbeeFirst Court Clerk (uncredited)
Cathy LewisCathy LewisWestern Union Operator (uncredited)
Charles McAvoyCharles McAvoyPoliceman (uncredited)
George McKayGeorge McKayWorkman at Fogarty's (uncredited)
Sidney MillerSidney MillerBoy at Dance (uncredited)
Howard M. MitchellHoward M. MitchellDetective Boyd (uncredited)
Pat MoriarityPat MoriarityWorkman at Fogarty's (uncredited)
Edmund MortimerEdmund MortimerGuest at Policeman's Ball (uncredited)
Frank O'ConnorFrank O'ConnorIrish Crony in Pub (uncredited)
Pat O'MalleyPat O'MalleyMounted Policeman (uncredited)
Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsDetective Barter (uncredited)
John PowerJohn PowerIrish Crony in Pub (uncredited)
John RaittJohn RaittIntern (uncredited)
Bob ReevesBob ReevesParty Guest (uncredited)
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsNaturalization Judge (uncredited)
Cyril RingCyril RingMan Bumped by Dennis (uncredited)
Mel RuickMel RuickBandleader (uncredited)
Harry SemelsHarry SemelsImmigrant at Citizenship Ceremony (uncredited)
Almira SessionsAlmira SessionsMiss Corrigan (uncredited)
Douglas SpencerDouglas SpencerPoliceman in Dance Line (uncredited)

Creators

Norman TaurogNorman TaurogDirector
Jack McGowanJack McGowanScreenplay

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LITTLE NELLIE KELLY (1940) Original Theatrical Trailer

LITTLE NELLIE KELLY (1940) Original Theatrical Trailer

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