12. Meet Me in St. Louis: The Kensington Avenue Reference
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Esther is seen saying she lives on 5135 Kensington Avenue in the film Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), a direct reference to the story's original title, 5135 Kensington Avenue, written by Sally Benson for The New Yorker.
It's a fine blend of literary and cinematic history and goes behind the scenes about how this beloved holiday classic was born. Fans of old movies will appreciate this subtlety, which has another layer of nostalgia to be added to a film filled with iconic moments.
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