The Harvey Girls

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.

Cast

Judy Garland

as Susan Bradley

John Hodiak

as Ned Trent

Ray Bolger

as Chris Maule

Angela Lansbury

as Em

Preston Foster

as Judge Sam Purvis

Virginia O'Brien

as Alma from Ohio

Kenny Baker

as Terry O'Halloran

Marjorie Main

as Sonora Cassidy

Chill Wills

as H.H. Hartsey

Selena Royle

as Miss Bliss

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