Who is Nellie Kelly in Little Nellie Kelly?

Judy Garland plays Nellie Kelly in the film.

What is Little Nellie Kelly about?

When Nellie (Judy Garland) gets married to good-looking Jerry Kelly (George Murphy), her grumpy, out-of-work father Michael Noonan (Charles Winninger) disapproves and makes an oath never to talk to his son-in-law. Nevertheless, when the newlyweds move to New York City to make a new start, Noonan immigrates with them. Tragedy strikes, however, when Nellie dies in childbirth. Now the antagonistic pair of men will have to raise the newborn together despite their dislike of each other.

Little Nellie Kelly

Name: Little Nellie Kelly
Genre: Music/Performing Arts
Rating: 54

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Who directed Little Nellie Kelly?: Norman Taurog

Who is Nellie Kelly in Little Nellie Kelly?: Judy Garland plays Nellie Kelly in the film.

What is Little Nellie Kelly about?: When Nellie (Judy Garland) gets married to good-looking Jerry Kelly (George Murphy), her grumpy, out-of-work father Michael Noonan (Charles Winninger) disapproves and makes an oath never to talk to his son-in-law. Nevertheless, when the newlyweds move to New York City to make a new start, Noonan immigrates with them. Tragedy strikes, however, when Nellie dies in childbirth. Now the antagonistic pair of men will have to raise the newborn together despite their dislike of each other.