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The Dream Factory · Jul 20, 2025 · 47 min

The Harvey Girls - A Chillicothe Sandwich (Part 3)

Our deep dive into the 1946 MGM musical The Harvey Girls continues with the first few scenes of the film where we meet the bulk of the cast and the Harvey girls themselves! Hear about some of the actresses who filled these roles and the character building moments that ensue from matrimonial ads to saloon girls to chicken sandwiches. Conor Grant from the @thegarlandgab and I also discuss what it took to be an actual Harvey Girl in the 19th century and what brought some of these women out west at that time. We also discuss the filming of the movie on the amazing MGM backlot and leading man John Hodiak. Thanks for listening! Derek Instagram: @thedreamfactorypod bio.site/thedreamfactorypod

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Our deep dive into the 1946 MGM musical The Harvey Girls continues with the first few scenes of the film where we meet the bulk of the cast and the Harvey girls themselves! Hear about some of the actresses who filled these roles and the character building moments that ensue from matrimonial ads to saloon girls to chicken sandwiches.

Conor Grant from the @thegarlandgab and I also discuss what it took to be an actual Harvey Girl in the 19th century and what brought some of these women out west at that time. We also discuss the filming of the movie on the amazing MGM backlot and leading man John Hodiak.


Thanks for listening!

Derek

Instagram: @thedreamfactorypod

bio.site/thedreamfactorypod


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