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Babes in Arms   1939     2 and a half stars    N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Musical / Drama / Romance
Director: Busby Berkeley  
Cast: Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Charles Winningham, Guy Kibbee, June Preisser, Rand Brooks, Henry Hull, Margaret Hamilton, Lon McCallister, Joseph Crehan, Douglas McPhail, Johnny Sheffield, Barnett Parker, Ann Shoemaker, Grace Hayes

  This is the original Judy Garland/Mickey Rooney musical extravaganza featuring Busby Berkeley production numbers. Mickey Moran (Rooney) does not want to be sent to a work farm when his vaudeville parents go on tour. So, at his girlfriend Patsy Barton's (Garland) urging, he writes his own show, and he and Patsy hit the road on their musical tour. Nineteen-year-old Rooney was nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award.



Cast
Mickey Rooney Mickey Moran
Judy Garland Patsy Barton
Charles Winningham Joe Moran
Guy Kibbee Judge John Black
June Preisser Rosalie Essex
Rand Brooks Jeff Steele
Henry Hull Maddox
Margaret Hamilton Martha Steele
Lon McCallister Boy
Joseph Crehan Mr. Essex
Douglas McPhail Don Brice
Johnny Sheffield Bobs
Barnett Parker William Bartlett
Ann Shoemaker Mrs. Barton
Grace Hayes Florrie Moran
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Broadway Melody of 1940   1940     3 stars    N/R, 102 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Norman Taurog  
Cast: Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, George Murphy, Frank Morgan, Ian Hunter, Florence Rice, Lynne Carver, Ann Morriss, Douglas McPhail, Irving Bacon, Mel Blanc, Don Brodie, James Flavin, Bess Flowers, Jack Mulhall

  Dance partners Kink Shaw (George Murphy) and Johnny Brett (Fred Astaire) vie for the love of the beautiful Claire Bennett (Eleanor Powell).



Cast
Fred Astaire Johnny Brett
Eleanor Powell Clare Bennett
George Murphy King Shaw
Frank Morgan Bob Casey
Ian Hunter Bert C. Matthews
Florence Rice Amy Blake
Lynne Carver Emmy Lou Lee
Ann Morriss Pearl Delonge
Douglas McPhail Masked Singer
Irving Bacon Soda Jerk
Mel Blanc Panhandler
Don Brodie Barker
James Flavin Bouncer
Bess Flowers Nightclub Dance Floor Extra
Jack Mulhall George the Doorman

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Little Nellie Kelly   1940     2 and a half stars    N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Norman Taurog  
Cast: Judy Garland, George Murphy, Charles Winninger, Douglas McPhail, Arthur Shields, Rita Page, Forrester Harvey, James Burke, George Watts, John Raitt

  Based on the George M. Cohan play, this film tells the story of a stubborn father (Charles Winninger) who refuses to accept the marriage of his son (George Murphy) and a family feud is the result –until young Nellie (Judy Garland) saves the day. Songs include "It's a Great Day for the Irish" and "Singin' in the Rain."

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1. Babes in Arms (1939)
2. Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)
3. Little Nellie Kelly (1940)


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