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Little Nellie Kelly

Nellie, a charming Irish woman, defies her father's disapproval to marry her true love, Jerry Kelly, and they plan to start a new life in New York, causing her father's anger and worry about being separated from his daughter.

In this heart-wrenching drama, a young Irish woman named Nellie defies her father's objections to marry her beloved Jerry, only to move to New York and face a new set of challenges. As they navigate their new life, Jerry's father-in-law struggles to come to terms with his daughter's marriage, leading to ongoing conflicts. Tragedy strikes when Nellie passes away in childbirth, leaving Jerry and her father to raise their young daughter together.

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LITTLE NELLIE KELLY (1940) Original Theatrical Trailer

LITTLE NELLIE KELLY (1940) Original Theatrical Trailer

Info about Little Nellie Kelly

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: United States, Nov 22, 1940

Production Country: United States

Budget: $718,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Family, Musical