Schankman’s St. Louis: Tootie Speaks!

    St. Louis meets one of the few living stars from the movie Meet Me in St. Louis. Margaret O’Brien, who played the precocious Tootie in the classic MGM musical came to St. Louis for a screening of the film and a Q and A with fans at the Tivoli Theater. Her visit was the result of St. Louis winning a contest sponsored by Turner Classic Movies. TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz also came to St. Louis for the screening. Before the event, HEC’s Paul Schankman interviewed them both about the film, getting behind the scenes stories about the making of the film, and it’s star, Judy Garland.