The Harvey Girls
Seen it?1946 | 104 min | Music, Western, Romance, Comedy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Blazing Saddles or How to Marry a Millionaire, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1946: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$5 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Sidney
- Judy GarlandSusan Bradley
- John HodiakNed Trent
- Ray BolgerChris Maule
- Angela LansburyEm
- Preston FosterJudge Sam Purvis
- Virginia O'BrienAlma from Ohio
- Kenny BakerTerry O'Halloran
- Marjorie MainSonora Cassidy
- Chill WillsH.H. Hartsey
- Selena RoyleMiss Bliss