Posted by Finally on Blu-ray! – December 29, 2026!
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Check out The Judy Room’s Filmography Page on Little Nellie Kelly here!
From the press release:
In this whimsical bit o’ blarney adapted from George M. Cohan’s 1922 Broadway hit, Judy Garland takes center stage in a landmark production that gave the legendary star her very first adult screen role. Garland displays her unparalleled range by playing dual roles: plucky Irish immigrant Nellie Noonan and, later, her lookalike daughter, Little Nellie Kelly.
The story follows Nellie as she braves a new life in New York with her upstanding new husband, Jerry Kelly (George Murphy). Along for the journey is her cantankerous, fiercely protective father (Charles Winninger), whose constant meddling continues long after a heartbreaking tragedy leaves Jerry to raise young Little Nellie on his own. As the younger Nellie grows up and falls in love, the cycle of generational friction and family loyalty begins anew. Produced by the legendary Arthur Freed and directed by Norman Taurog, Little Nellie Kelly blends delightful comedy with touching drama, highlighted by Garland’s poignant command of her craft that gave audiences a stunning preview of the masterful dramatic actress she would soon become.
Musical highlights include Garland’s swinging rendition of “Singin’ in the Rain,” “A Pretty Girl Milking Her Cow,” and the rousing “It’s a Great Day for the Irish.”
SPECIAL FEATURES:
“Leo is On the Air” Radio Promo
M-G-M Cartoon: The Fishing Bear
Our Gang Comedy: The New Pupil
Original Theatrical Trailer
Check out The Judy Room’s Filmography Page on Little Nellie Kelly here!
New 2026 1080p HD master print from 4K scan of the original nitrate protection elements!
LITTLE NELLIE KELLY (1940)
MSRP $24.98
BD-50
Running Time: 99 Minutes
B&W
NOT RATED
Aspect Ratio 16×9 1.37:1 with side mattes
Audio Specs: DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
Subtitles ENGLISH SDH
Directed by Norman Taurog
Cast: Judy Garland, George Murphy, Charles Winninger, Douglas MacPhail
Check out The Judy Room’s Filmography Page on Little Nellie Kelly here!
