The package for the two-DVD release of "Meet Me In St. Louis" is terrific. It has many wonderful special features that make it well worth purchasing. "Skip To My Lou" is an odd one in that it really is pretty awful BUT it's also a must-see for lovers of the film! I am sure I have thoroughly confused you by saying that, but it's true.
The film consists of watching the arrangers of this musical piece (Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin) singing and dancing this number with two ladies. It's surprising how nice the men's voices were and they give it their all. However, the costumes and set were pretty bad--with a hillbilly motif that was simply embarrassing.
So why is it a must-see?! Well, because Blane & Martin later worked on the soundtrack for "Meet Me In St. Louis" and this exact number ("Skip To My Lou") was recreated in this film! So, you can see the original version and then the better version from the terrific MGM film! This is a treat for cinemaniacs like me who love seeing the evolution of ideas that create a classic.