---
title: "The Harvey Girls"
year: 1946
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-harvey-girls-1946"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 28907
imdb_id: "tt0038589"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 57
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Harvey Girls (1946) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-harvey-girls-1946

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Harvey Girls" (1946).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Title: The Harvey Girls
Year: 1946
Release Date (US): 01/18/1946
Genres: Music, Western, Romance, Comedy, Musical/Comedy, Musical romantic comedy, Drama, Documentary, Action & Adventure (Note: Sources list various combinations).
Director: George Sidney
Producer: Arthur Freed
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Based on: 1942 novel by Samuel Hopkins Adams about Fred Harvey's Harvey House waitresses.
Runtime: 1h 44m [1], 1 Hr 42 Mins [5], 1h 41m [6]. (I will use the range or pick one if necessary, but usually, I should stick to what is stated. I'll mention the runtime as provided).
Plot: On a train trip out west to become a mail-order bride, Susan Bradley meets a cheery crew of young women traveling out to

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: George Sidney
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Harvey Girls online?
The Harvey Girls is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Harvey Girls worth watching?
The Harvey Girls holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 57 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Music, Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Harvey Girls and when was it released?
The Harvey Girls is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 1946. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Harvey Girls?
The Harvey Girls was directed by George Sidney.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Harvey Girls — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/28907)
- [The Harvey Girls - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Harvey_Girls)
- [The Harvey Girls (1946) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038589/fullcredits/)
- [The Harvey Girls (1946) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/28907-the-harvey-girls/cast)
- [The Harvey Girls - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/the-harvey-girls/cast/2030009720/)
- [The Harvey Girls](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)

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